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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.

• The foot of the cross

  By joannsblog2016 on March 29, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  “All the greatest pains become sweet for whoever looks at Jesus Christ on the Cross.”  St. Mary Magdelen of Pazzi If you were asked what is the greatest story ever told, what would be your answer? Yesterday was Palm Sunday,… Read More ›

• Self sacrifice, love others

  By joannsblog2016 on March 27, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  “Be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Ephesians 5:21 What does subordination mean to you?  What is St. Paul teaching us in Ephesians 5:21-33?  During Lent, I’ve engaged in the Walking With Purpose Bible study called Fearless… Read More ›

• Best yes

  By joannsblog2016 on March 25, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  “Do not continue in ignorance, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord.” Ephesians 5:17 Ever struggle with trying to figure out what someone is asking you to do?  You do what you think they asked and… Read More ›

• Condemned or condemning?

  By joannsblog2016 on March 22, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  “Has no one condemned you?” She replied, “No one, sir.” Then Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go, and from now on do not sin any more.” John 8:10-11 Are you the one condemning or being condemned? In today’s… Read More ›

• Death to Life: A transformation and growth

  By joannsblog2016 on March 21, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  “…unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit” John 12:24 Have you experienced death in your life?  Death within yourself?  Perhaps it was your… Read More ›

• St. Joseph patron saint of the universal church

  By joannsblog2016 on March 19, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid…” Matthew 1:20 Today, we celebrate the feast day of St. Joseph.  We don’t hear much about St. Joseph when we read the gospels.  What we do know is that he was a… Read More ›

• Luck or divine intervention?

  By joannsblog2016 on March 17, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  “And he watched over me before I knew him, and before I learned sense or even distinguished between good and evil, and he protected me, and consoled me as a father would his son.”  St Patrick Have you felt this… Read More ›

• Hope and joy filling the air

  By joannsblog2016 on March 15, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  “I am about to create new heavens and a new earth. The things of the past shall not be remembered or come to mind. Instead, there shall always be rejoicing and happiness in what I create…” Isaiah 65:17-18 Have you… Read More ›

• Who is the artist?

  By joannsblog2016 on March 14, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  “For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance…” Ephesians 2:10 If you were painting the canvas of your life, what would the landscape look like?  What would the terrain,… Read More ›

• Humble my heart

  By joannsblog2016 on March 13, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  “Thoroughly wash away my guilt and from my sin cleanse me…My sacrifice, O God, is a contrite spirit; a contrite, humbled heart, O God, you will not scorn.” Psalm 51:4,19 Do you recall your very first sincere apology?  Maybe you… Read More ›