by Linda | Jul 26, 2025 | Sowing Seeds Of Faith
I’ve been studying Ignatian prayer again. I’ve tried this practice several times over the years, but it hasn’t always come easy. One part that’s especially difficult for me is imagining God simply gazing upon me with love and delight. This is not because of what I do,...
by Linda | Jul 22, 2025 | Sowing Seeds Of Faith
“The gardener cuts the green shoots from the root of the bush, not to kill the rose, but to make it bloom more beautifully.”—Venerable Fulton Sheen My favorite time of day is that first tiny sliver of light—when the darkness slowly gives way and the sky exhales into...
by Linda | Nov 13, 2024 | Sowing Seeds Of Faith
During this month as we more deeply reflect upon the Saints and the example they hold as virtuous men and women, I’ve been pondering how those qualities are lived out in my life and work. Not in isolated ways, but integrating them so they shine no matter what I...
by Linda | Jun 21, 2024 | Front Porch Friday
For Catholics, the month of June celebrates the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Jesus’ profound love for us is demonstrated through His willingness to sacrifice His life for our sake. The love from His heart motivated all His actions. His inner life is manifested in His...
by Linda | May 10, 2024 | Front Porch Friday
The Christmas decorations were being put away in boxes, areas being cleared for new toys, and donation bags were being filled with baby toys and clothes that didn’t fit my children anymore. I took a minute to marvel at the last bit of twinkling lights and...
by Linda | Feb 26, 2024 | Sowing Seeds Of Faith
As we say goodbye to this month, my reflections continue on my chosen word of the year – “Romance.” In my prayers and contemplation, the concept of intimacy has woven itself into my thoughts. I am discovering that the stillness I often grapple with...
