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I enjoy learning about my faith and spending time in prayer in nature, in the chapel or in my prayer chair. Many years ago, my journey began when I was re-awakened in my faith when I asked God what my purpose was. He answered by setting me on fire and I have been journeying with Him since.

• Where are you? Who are you?

  By joannsblog2016 on August 23, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  “The LORD God then called to the man and asked him: Where are you?” Genesis 3:9 “Where are you?”  In Thomas Keating’s book “The Human Condition: Contemplation and Transformation,” he writes that this question is the start of the spiritual journey…. Read More ›

• The whispering wind

  By joannsblog2016 on August 16, 2020 • ( 7 )

  

  “Jesus is with you even when you don’t feel His presence.  He is never so close to you as He is during your spiritual battles.” St. Padre Pio In 2019, Zach Williams and Dolly Parton released a single “There was… Read More ›

• A golden chalice of tears awaits you

  By joannsblog2016 on August 2, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  “You keep track of all my sorrows.  You have collected all my tears in your bottle.  You have recorded each one in your book.”  Psalm 56:8 When it comes to movies, I cry.  I cried watching the Smurfs.  I cried… Read More ›

• Jesus weeps for you and me

  By joannsblog2016 on July 26, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  “Sing for joy, O heavens! Rejoice, O earth! Burst into song, O mountains! For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on them in their suffering….”I have written your name on the palms of my hands…”  Isaiah… Read More ›

• Are you infectious with small acts of kindness?

  By joannsblog2016 on July 23, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop” St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Sometimes it is difficult to see the face of… Read More ›

• Will you be available at two in the morning?

  By joannsblog2016 on July 9, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  “Try to keep your soul always in peace and quiet, always ready for whatever our Lord may wish to work in you. It is certainly a higher virtue of the soul, and a greater grace, to be able to enjoy… Read More ›

• How sturdy is the vessel carrying you through the storm?

  By joannsblog2016 on July 2, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  “He got into a boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he was asleep. They came and woke him, saying, ‘Lord, save… Read More ›

• FAITH the Sixth Sense

  By joannsblog2016 on June 21, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  “For we walk by faith not by sight.”  2 Corinthians 5:7 “How many steps can I take with my eyes closed?” I was walking on the side walk, along the side of a street outside of our office during lunch…. Read More ›

• The true food and true drink that brings you everlasting life

  By joannsblog2016 on June 14, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you cannot have eternal life within you… For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true… Read More ›

• Are you focused on your ability or God’s desire in the discernment process?

  By joannsblog2016 on May 31, 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  “A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other…” 1 Corinthians 12:7 One of the spiritual gifts the Holy Spirit gives us is the gift of discernment.  Discernment is extremely important in the spiritual… Read More ›