Be a pilgrim rather than a tourist?
The following is a portion of what I shared with my fellow peregrinos last fall while staying at the historical Mission St Anthony de...
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The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few. Matthew 9:37
After participating in a Called and Gifted workshop series with the Catherine of Sienna Institute, I decided to explore my gift of writing. Never before had I viewed my skill as a gift from the Holy Spirit and, as I would learn, it is only a gift when it is shared. As a result, I started collecting the writings and am sharing them with you here.
I've been working to be more open to the prompting of the Holy Spirit. These posts are truly His work flowing through my pen onto paper. Yes, I write the old fashioned way and then transcribe them for this online environment. I am in awe every time I type because there is actually very little editing I have to do for a completed piece. There have been several times I have felt like I was taking dictation from God.
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I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy co-creating them.
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I am one of The Chosen
They will know us by our joy! As I arrived in the Dallas metro area the day before due on set to get my PCR-COVID test, it became very...
You Carry Me
You carry me so softly, your touch feels like a warm breeze. You carry me so strongly, I cannot help but stand. You carry me so quietly,...
Mustard blooms everywhere
"There is no such thing as a weed." We quoted in unison as we reminisced stories about our agronomy and horticulture professors from our...
The dust on my feet
The road we traveled was not paved. It was not fertile. It was clear and even flat for a while. It was bordered by rough, untamed terrain...
New friends
"A new friend is like a new wine- when it has aged, you drink it with pleasure." Sirach 9:10 I began the week as a stranger among...
Response to Your light makes Jesus visible
Dear Nina, I saw the two of you. I also saw the Padre walk those same steps before you. I love how both of you love my son so much that...
Your light makes Jesus visible
Dear Mary, I wanted to share how your light made Jesus visible to me today. As I walked the past 3 days on pilgrimage, when our group...
My Prayer as a CA Mission Walker
Lord, Heavenly Father, creator of all things, spread your peace upon us. Give us the grace to move forward, looking back only to see how...
Spend An Hour With Me
Jesus said to the apostles, "So you could not keep watch with me for one hour?" This is the reoccurring verse for me during adoration...
Lord, it's hard to be humble
No, I'm not breaking into Mac Davis' 1974 hit song by that name. I'm just recognizing my ongoing struggle with the vice of pride....
Gift of Reminder Response
Dear Nina, My heart is gladdened you noticed all the work I put toward creating these moments for you. I desire for you to take the...
Gift of Reminder
Dear Jesus, I am continually transfixed by your workings in this world. Everywhere I looked today, I was reminded by the people around me...
Faith-filled Young Adults
Last fall, I had the occasion to attend Mass at UC-Santa Barbara's St. Mark campus parish. It is such a vibrant community. A beautiful,...
Hymn of Exposition & Benediction
I love to go to adoration. I suppose it is a reflection of my pilgrim heart. While I prefer silent adoration over group prayers, I do...
Becoming Magi
I spent some time praying this weekend and reflecting on the Magi's pilgrimage to see the Christ child. After all, it was Epiphany this...
Creating Community At Home
While we've all felt deprived of community in so many ways since March, the reality is we are called to create community at home with our...
Saint Peter Basilica Pilgrimage
All the pictures, all the stories friends shared of their visits, all the guidebooks and maps did not prepare me for the sights, wonders,...
Mary As Masterpiece
I got to see Michelangelo's Pieta, albeit not a close as I would have liked with all the red velvet ropes keeping everyone a safe...
A pilgrim's feet
I marveled at the juxtaposition of his sores and callouses to my air-sole cushioned, pedicured, and protected feet.
Cultivating...
faith, teaching, and agriculture.
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