by Gretchen Crowder | Dec 19, 2021 | Ignatian Spirituality
When I contemplated this familiar passage about Mary and Elizabeth to write this post, I found myself lingering on the very first line: “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste…” To be honest, it was a part of the passage I had never stopped to...
by Beth Knobbe | Dec 12, 2021 | Ignatian Spirituality
Brothers and sisters:Rejoice in the Lord always.I shall say it again: Rejoice!Your kindness should be known to all.The Lord is near.Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.Then the peace of...
by Jenene Francis | Dec 5, 2021 | Prayer
I am attracted to the psalms. Maybe this is because one way God called me to deepen my life of faith was through music. I recall a preaching course during graduate studies when the instructor was surprised (in a good way) that I chose the psalm as the focal point of...
by Janelle Sevier, SNDdeN | Nov 28, 2021 | Catholic, Love & Mercy, Prayer
The days are coming—oracle of the Lord—when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In those days, at that time, I will make a just shoot spring up for David; he shall do what is right and just in the land. In those days...