Spend Some Quiet Teatime With Jesus

“All has been occupied by Noise—Noise, the grand dynamism, the audible expression of all that is exultant, ruthless, and virile—Noise which alone defends us from silly qualms, despairing scruples, and impossible desires. We will make the whole universe a noise … Continue reading

Teatime In Your Happy Place

“And after He had taken leave of them, He went up on the mountain to pray.” — Mark 6:46 I know exactly the area to which this Scripture verse is referring. It’s right below the Mount of Beatitudes and overlooks the … Continue reading

A New Way To Fast: Stop The Noise

“We are no longer able to hear God – There are too many different frequencies filling our ears.”  – Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI   Everywhere there is noise, from the ever-present television, to the radio or podcasts in the car, … Continue reading

Holy Week: Time To Begin Again

There is a story about my patron and favorite saint, the great female doctor of the Church, Teresa of Avila, and it’s centered on her encouraging her fellow Carmelites after they received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The story goes that … Continue reading

Pray and Fast for Our Nation

“If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles … Continue reading