On my 8-day silent retreat I focused on diving deep into the gospels using all my senses and interacting with Jesus. Since I obviously had a lot of time set aside to pray I was able to slowly dive into many of the stories and bring them to life. I couldn’t help but connect with Peter and how much Peter longed to be near to Jesus. The relationship between Peter and Jesus touched my heart so deeply that at times I was living the gospel as Peter. It was an amazing way to learn about Christ on a whole

We had our 8 day silent retreat the beginning of January and God spoke so clearly and directly to my heart. It was an incredible opportunity to give God everything for 8 days of silence and solitude. Who are you going to talk to but God? We used the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises, following the life of Jesus and placing ourselves by His side at some of the most important moments of His life, ministry and passion. One of my first meditations was on the birth of Jesus. As I imagined Mary holding

God has given us many gifts, blessings, and other things we should be very thankful for. One of these I’ve learned is our voice. I learned how important this truly is over our 8 day silent retreat.  It is such a simple thing yet so important. It’s one of those things we use all the time but we must use it the right way and do it frequently! “No foul language should come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for needed edification, that it may impart grace to those who hear it… Be

What is it to be a saint? What is it to live a life of holiness? While I know that this will be a question I strive to answer for the rest of my life on earth, I know that through the struggles and trials of this life, God will grant me persistence and perseverance to walk with his Son home. For me, much of being a saint and living a life of holiness is having confidence in God’s promise to us. We cannot work without the Lord working through us. We cannot breathe without the Lord breathing into

The phrase “It’s the little things in life that matter” hits home with me. Lately, I have begun to enjoy the little things in life much more. I would take a good cup of coffee (or two or three) and a conversation with a friend over a trip to an amusement park most any day. I’m growing in my love for a good book rather than time spent on the internet. And I would choose to play ultimate frisbee any day over watching tv. I’m learning to appreciate the little things, time spent with others and time