Pray Like a Nun
The first foundational thing I learned about prayer actually came from my time of formation with none other than Jesus’ wives.
It Didn’t Have to be Beautiful
When I see beauty, in all its glory and extravagance, I realize that there is something extravagant about me. None of creation needs to exist; it exists only because God has freely chosen to create it. I exist only because God has freely loved me into existence; I am the artwork of God.
God’s Plans are Better
Even though my own plans seemed to be distancing myself from God, God was not distancing himself from me.
Don’t Ever Settle
It’s true that our plans do not always match God’s plans, but I can guarantee you one thing: He will never ask you to dream of less; He will only ever ask you to dream of more.
Prayer 101: How to Start Talking to God
If we don’t give God the opportunity to enter into us and change us in prayer, our lives will remain the same. He’s ready to work in our lives, but He gave us free will to choose whether we allow Him to or not. It is our choice whether we receive or reject Him.
Why are you Waiting to ask God for a Miracle?
When we recognize our own limits and acknowledge God’s limitless power and love, His power and love are shown to us all the more.
Don’t Overthink it: the Simplicity of Prayer
I was always told that prayer was important but whenever I showed up in prayer, I walked away perplexed and frustrated. I knew that I was missing something, but it took that very raw and awkward moment in my life to realize this: I was overthinking prayer.
The 12 People You Meet in the Adoration Chapel
These are the people you are most likely to meet no matter what chapel you visit.
Fasting: What Your Prayer Life is Missing
I remember thinking, “How in the world is this supposed to make me a better person? I’m not getting any holier by eating fewer churros at lunch!”
