“Perfection does not consist in the knowledge of God’s order, but in submission to it. The order of God, the good pleasure of God, the will of God, the action of God, grace—all these are one and the same thing in this life… Perfection is nothing else than the faithful cooperation of the soul with … Read more

“Much of what is sacred is hidden in the ordinary, everyday moments of our lives.  To see something of the sacred in those moments takes slowing down so we can live our lives more reflectively.” –Ken Gire Powerful words. I found myself breaking “everyday” apart and realizing that there may be some things that happen … Read more

This morning I was continuing an exercise I started last week – cataloging the devotions I sent in the past in such a way that I know which ones I have used in my first two books (so I don’t repeat them in future books). This, I tell myself, is fun because it paves the … Read more

“The time of business,” said he, “does not with me differ from the time of prayer, and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen, while several persons are at the same time calling for different things, I possess God in as great tranquillity as if I were upon my knees at the blessed sacrament.” … Read more