"He came also stille . . . As dewe in Aprille, That falleth on the flowr" (Anonymous, 15th Century) Stillness shouldn’t be hard to master, it is simply a pause in the ripple of time. Along the many roads traveled we find one similarity . . . each one experiences a halt in time for … Continue reading All So Still

"The  presence of God means a lively, attentive realization of His presence-God is everywhere, in all places, in all things, in all people"- St. Teresa of Avila              Some time ago, I lived in a house of formation with the Carmelite sisters where I learned one of the most essential … Continue reading Live in the Moment

  "My daughters and ladies, for the love of God I ask you to keep the rule well; if you keep it in every particular no further miracle will be needed for your canonization"                               (St. Teresa of Avila) Saint Teresa taught … Continue reading Common Precepts Lived Radically

"some souls, instead of abandoning themselves to God and cooperating with Him, hamper Him by their indiscreet activity or resistance" (St. John of the Cross).  Have you ever walked somewhere with a purpose and suddenly found yourself questioning why you began to walk in that direction? You know there was a reason but your suddenly … Continue reading Resistance

"Yes, ill pray for you!" The power of intercession. A family member asks for our prayer and we give it. A stranger pleads our prayer and we promise it. Yes, the very act of receiving the intention becomes a prayer in itself, it is our sincere embrace of the other person that elevates the need … Continue reading Know Him.

  "In the Dark Night of the Soul, bright flows the river of God" -St. John of the Cross Routinely accustomed she rests as she ponders; "what was, what is, and what will be". While dusk begins to settle, the light of day calmly retires. She discovers a familiar comfort one that never wavers. Satisfied … Continue reading She Ponders

Before you can bear fruit and in order to take root, you must first be broken "He who abides in me, and  I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing" John 15 There it rests, lifted by the pillars of Divine Providence. It sits in … Continue reading The Seed

"This is the true meaning of love, to give until it hurts" - Mother Teresa (TXT MSG) "I need your help, are you busy???" "What is it?" "Can I call You???" (CALL) "I dont have eggs and need a  ride to the store to buy some, can you take me?" It is highly uncommon to … Continue reading “This is the Meaning of True Love, To Give Until it Hurts”

Poem "Idle comfort dips into treacherous waters. When the faculties are at rest and the soul is at peace; When the body is at ease and emotions find equipoise. When lack of anxiety, worry, or pain, finds its home; when there is no constraint. When the psyche finds it's calm; The physical basks in strength; … Continue reading A Moment Of Peace

"Who am I kidding?" I said after 20 minutes of sitting still. I had my journal, my bible, my Divine Office but all in vain. Not one of these could stop my wandering mind. At one point, I set them all aside and sat there gazing at the glimmering red Sanctuary light, counting its strokes … Continue reading The Chaos In Silence!