There are days when a single verse seems to meet us exactly where we are. As I sat with the opening words of Psalm 23, they became deeply personal: “The Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need.” What follows is a street-level prayer that brings this beloved Psalm into the realities of everyday life. My hope is that it helps you discover God’s presence in your own day, exactly where you are.
The dry times in our relationship with the Creator, just like with our loved ones, are invitations to shake things up, get creative, and spice up the time you spend with God.
Imagine, for a moment, what the Apostle John may have experienced at the end of the Last Supper when Jesus invited him to sit and rest his head against his chest. What went through John’s mind as he relaxed next to Jesus? Could he feel Jesus’ heart beat? Did he...
St. Francis of Assisi suggests when we take time to pray and contemplate—to connect with our Inner Beauty—we discover wholeness. We become God’s prayer. Here at the Abbey of Gethsemane tucked in the rolling hills of rural Kentucky, I spend a week of silent retreat....
Desire There’s an ache that accompanies usA human wound that won’t go away. It’s our desire for GodOur longing for the Compassionwith which he created all things. The paradox: we are his CompassionWe are created and embraced by Infinite Love. I Am ThatThat Who lives...
Walk On!Walking is a good way of to calm the mind and gain a new perspective. When we walk, we’re surrounded by changing scenery, which is good for our souls. Our minds focus on the actions necessary to take each step, which helps us release anxiety and worry. The...