Hope

Are the small sins devouring you?

By joannsblog2016 on June 30, 2018 • ( 0 )

“Confession is like a bridle that keeps the soul which reflects on it from committing sin, but anything left unconfessed we continue to do without fear as if in the dark.” –Saint John Climacus I have been observing this momma… Read More ›

Has God placed a friend or a community in your life?

By joannsblog2016 on June 28, 2018 • ( 2 )

“God sends us friends to be our firm support in the whirlpool of struggle. In the company of friends we will find strength to attain our sublime ideal.” St. Maximilian Kolbe Do you have that one true friend that would… Read More ›

Empty Tomb

By joannsblog2016 on April 17, 2018 • ( 0 )

But Mary stayed outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent over into the tomb and saw two angels in white sitting there, one at the head and one at the feet where the body of Jesus had… Read More ›

Gazing

By joannsblog2016 on April 6, 2018 • ( 2 )

If I say, “Surely darkness shall hide me, and night shall be my light” – darkness is not dark for you, and night shines as the day. Darkness and light are but one. Psalm 139:11-12 Have you gazed up at… Read More ›

Heartfelt Coffee

By joannsblog2016 on March 27, 2018 • ( 1 )

If we were having coffee right now, I would embrace you with a hug. I’m not sure if you need a hug but I know that I do. I know you would welcome my hug with love and compassion. That… Read More ›

By joannsblog2016 on March 19, 2018 • ( 0 )

Tomorrow is the first day of Spring. When I think about spring, I think about hope. It’s the time of year when flowers begin to sprout and bud. It’s a time of new life. We celebrate Easter, the greatest celebration… Read More ›