To be known is not simply understanding preferences, social inclinations, goals and desires...to be truly known requires an exposition of the heart... It requires a turning inward into the deepest recesses of our heart...an opening of oneself vulnerably, first and foremost, to a God who fashioned us entirely out of love. As much as we … Continue reading Known
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Mission Before Vocation part 2
In the fulfillment of your duties, let your intentions be so pure that you reject from your actions any other motive than the glory of God and the salvation of souls.St. Pope John Paul II One of the gifts I cherish the most is God's mercy in continuing to call us to himself despite our … Continue reading Mission Before Vocation part 2
Heaven
For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save the lost ". (Luke 19:10) The current pandemic is a reality we are sadly having to embrace. And it has dragged on longer than any of us had expected. The struggle that comes with it is not the virus itself but the ripples … Continue reading Heaven
Renewal of Heart
By: Elizabeth Zenteno How do you define a pure heart? I am not too sure if one could define it simply with words. As a child educator, I can say that I encounter purity of heart in my students. I have often had to step in to mediate a situation where two children are fighting … Continue reading Renewal of Heart
Pure Heart Reflection
By: Frank Sandoval "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. How can one have pure heart and soul? What makes a heart beautiful in the eyes of God? Is it appearance alone or they way one dresses? Is it the way one speaks? How do we treat others? Can a pure … Continue reading Pure Heart Reflection
Cultura de Puresa
Written by: Elizabeth Vega ¿Qué significa tener un corazón puro? ¿Es esta virtud siquiera alcanzable para mí? Preguntas de una joven Mexicana La cultura Mexicana es las posadas en tiempos Navideños, cantar las mañanitas a quien cumple años, comidas con sabor y colores, la bandera Mexicana, el grito, la banda, danzas a la Virgen Guadalupana, … Continue reading Cultura de Puresa
What is it?
"The greatest obstacles to holiness are discouragement and anxiety." - Jesus to Saint Faustina What is it that we look at or think of when we are triggered into discouragement or anxiety? What is that one turning point for you and I that often sends us into a whirlwind of webbed preoccupations with life? Unlike … Continue reading What is it?
Silent Exchange: Part 2
By : Justin Studebaker Entering the Priory and finding the room with my name on it filled me with feelings of agitation and anticipation. Agitation because it takes about half a day to settle fully into the silence, washing away the dirt and grime from daily life. And anticipation over the beautiful experiences that lay … Continue reading Silent Exchange: Part 2
Conversions of the heart aims to share true stories of young adults experiencing Jesus Christ’s transformative love. These stories will inspire hope and through their relatable, engaging and inspiring witness will reach the heart of person’s who have yet to experience God’s unconditional love. Each story is unlike any other because each person is a … Continue reading
Silent Exchange: Part 1
“We do not need to go find love; rather, we need to be still and let love discover us.” -John O’Donohue. By: Justin Studebaker It was a cold, windy and rainy day in January, 2017. I was exhausted after finishing another stressful, chaotic Christmas season at Nordstrom. This weekend’s silent retreat with Christus … Continue reading Silent Exchange: Part 1
