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  “Our heart is restless until it rests in you.” The most compelling evidence for the existence of God is this simple quote by Saint Augustine. We might call our restless heart by different names: our search for meaning, our desire for significance, the fuel that drives our accumulation of money and power, but I…

  My 55th birthday is in March. Which means I’ve been planning the festivities since January. Do you know what else I’m planning for in March? Lent! I love Lent! While some will spend Wednesday, March 1st nursing the aftereffects of Mardi Gras, I will head to Mass at 8 a.m. for Ash Wednesday and…

Look down upon my sorrows and rescue me, for I am obeying your commands. Yes, rescue me and give me back my life again just as you have promised. (Psalm 119:153 NLT) When I read this verse, I was stopped by six simple words: Give me back my life again. I immediately prayed, “No, Lord. Answer my…

 In grade school, I was a troublemaker. When our math teacher warned that the next person who spoke would be kicked out of the test, I was compelled to ask if he meant ‘now’. During French class, sounding like a crazed Julia Child, I asked loudly and repeatedly, “Ou est le salle de bain?” Although…

I work from home as a writer. Which suits me just fine since I am a confirmed introvert. I’m happier working on my own. Like most introverts, being around people is both exhilarating and exhausting. I enjoy the companionship of my friends, but at the end of the day out, I relish going home and…

  The retreat instructions were clear. The priest spoke for thirty minutes, then we’d go into the sanctuary to silently contemplate the discussion questions, and afterwards return to share our answers. Here’s what I did: I placed the unopened booklet of questions on the pew next to me, knelt in prayer, and began a discussion…

Morning devotions with God have become as important to my morning routine as breakfast. In January, I began using the Lectio Divina Journal every morning to guide me through a contemplative reading and prayer of God’s Word. I’ve received so much through this short daily practice. This morning’s reading was Isaiah 58:1-12… How anxious they…

Psalm 119:73-88 73 You made my body, Lord; now give me sense to heed your laws. 74 All those who fear and trust in you will welcome me because I too am trusting in your Word. 75-77 I know, O Lord, that your decisions are right and that your punishment was right and did me…

Why do you love me?   Suzanne Elizabeth Anderson   Last night, I woke every hour on the hour. As I scroll through Facebook until the monotony lulls me back to sleep, I remind myself I have drawn a blank in this week’s column.   I roll over in bed and pray, “Dear God, what…

This morning, as I began writing, a familiar Bach suite began playing on the classical playlist I’d selected from Prime music.   I’d listened to this particular sonata for cello a thousand times. This morning, as a snow storm silently raged outside my window, I bowed my head, closed my eyes and carefully listened to…
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