"Happy are we if we do the deeds of which we have heard and sung. Our hearing them means having them planted in us, while our doing them shows that the seed has borne fruit" - St. Augustine When I was younger, in my teens, and not as attentive (indifferent) to chores around the house, … Continue reading Hear and Do

"My heart and flesh sing for joy to the living God." (Psalm 84:2) Have you ever heard of duality or dualism? It is a philosophical term for some brainy discussion of how the body and the mind (soul) do or do not find unity. But in my understanding it is simply used to prove that I cannot … Continue reading No Duality in Love

"oh you of little faith, why do you doubt" Matthew 14:31 When birds fly, they tend to fly upward or steady and straight. It is rare to spot a bird coming toward us or flying down toward the ground. If it is headed in that direction, most likely it is plunging unwillingly and might need help when … Continue reading “He Said, ‘Come!'”

Be who God made you to be and you will set the world on fire" (St. Catherine of Sienna ). I was once convinced that a good description of me was "free spirit". At least that's how people portrayed me. I went with the flow; I blew with the wind. I was Phlegmatic. Whether I was introvert … Continue reading Who Am I?

"Great love can change small things into great ones, and it is only love which lends value to our actions" - St. Faustina "Just offer him as much as you can with as much love as you can and let it go" he told me one day. This young and zealous friend knew what he … Continue reading Supernatural thirst quencher

"As long as we are on our earthly pilgrimage, far from God, He must be the constant yearning of our souls" (Divine Intimacy 544)   "Please hold" I heard on the other end. And so it began, first I was fine thinking it will only last a couple of minutes. But 2 minutes became 5 … Continue reading Waiting

"Do not be afraid to be holy! Have the courage and humility to present yourselves to the world determined to be holy, since full, true freedom is born from holiness. (Pope St. John Paul II).  COMMUNITY in it we find people, in people we find identity, in identity we find uniqueness, and in that? In … Continue reading Communion in community

"Be patient with everyone, but above all with thyself. Do not be disheartened by your imperfections, but always rise up with fresh courage" - St Francis De Sales One question has crossed the minds of many seeking to live a life of holiness. It is a question of ability; "will I be able to remain faithful … Continue reading Will I Say Yes To Grace?

"I can love You more when You condescend to increase my virtue, but I can never give You what You deserve. Give me then, Your most ardent love by which, with Your grace, I shall love You, please You, serve You, and fulfill Your commands." - Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, O.C.D.   Finally, the end of … Continue reading He Calls Me!