The idea of God as a divine therapist, actively at work not only to save our souls, but to heal us so that we can come into a place of flourishing is one that resonates strongly with me. In today’s reading (on Centering Prayer), the theme of purity of heart appeared several times. Is this …
To define an exact location, measurements are made from 3 known positions. To make a point, one sometimes has to come at it from 3 directions, or give it three tries . . .but do so with patience. It's triangulation...not strangulation. When you're given the go-ahead, you have to run with it. Judgement and analysis …
I have been participating in a conversation...sort of. There is one group who is in the process of defining 'who they are' by defining their tenets (principles, beliefs, doctrine, ...) especially the origins of their beliefs...where they are from. This 'conversation' has been taking place online which means one never knows who is listening...who else …
Arguing your point is not nearly as effective as enabling them to hear the truth for themselves; Expend your energy helping them to clean out their ears. Why do we fear that the truth they will hear is something we need to control? It doesn't matter what school of thought you hail from; what matters …
It's Spring....which around here means spring practice for the Clemson football team. News from the practice field keep us up on how certain players are progressing. Right now there is a lot of competition for the position of quarterback. The only way to determine who is the best of these competitors is through trials. Coaches …
A dear friend sent me a message this morning, "Oh, Catherine! You are amazing to keep on going. It is such a mystery why the suffering isn't shared around more evenly. You inspire me." Bless her. This is what I have come to understand, and my belief is supported by my experience... and more so …
Dabo Swinney, most beloved inspirational speaker, occasionally has to remind his players, coaches, fans, and perhaps even himself that G-d teaches us through losses as much as if not more than wins. A powerful loss presents the most effective teaching moment there is. When we are suddenly shaken by an unexpected outcome or heartbreaking event, …
When I was in high school, I was still on speaking terms with G-d. I would stand 'straight and tall' with toes over the edge of the worn brick steps of our broad front porch and converse on the regular with G-d, Who was always accessible somewhere up in the dark shadowed branches of the …
To have one's heart broken and to chose to continue to love anyway, opens one's heart to Divine Mercy, and possibly the transmission of that mercy to others. This is the Sacrament of Tears, as I understand it.
Last year, I learned that all of the loss I've experienced in the past 10-15 years has put me in a good starting position to adopt Jesus' kenotic path...enough to follow Him much closer than I could have before. This year, I'm learning that it has been through the numerous heart breaks throughout my life …
