St. Gregory of Nyssa (335-394) wrote that blessedness does not lie in knowing something about God, but rather in possessing God within…
Posts By: Rose Folsom
What God Promised King David (and us, too!)
Jesus’ big promise sets the stage: “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven.” Matthew 5:12 And St….
One bread from 7.8 billion grains of wheat
A subscriber left a comment that she was going to pray this week for people who are different than she. It made…
Strolling Through the Magnificat With Mary
Too often I pray Mary’s Canticle, the Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55), and finish it only to realize that I wasn’t paying attention. Did…
Bold Love
Today we experience what the ancients longed to see. “Oh, that you would tear the heavens open and come down!” (Is. 63:19)….
Opening Our Door to God
Our family took special pleasure in Don Sampson’s occasional visits. Don, who lived around the corner, owned the construction company that had…
How to Get Water Turned into Wine
Scripture tells us that wine makes the heart merry. And merry is good — it means we’re living in the freedom of…
Mom and the Mallard Head
My brother-in-law, Tom, emailed the family a memorable example of the love and meekness (the virtue that helps us not get angry)…
What is Virtue and Why Should I Want It?
Two messages in a 2.5 minute video. First, a quick explanation of what Virtue is and why we want it. Second, your…
Teresa of Avila Reminds Us to Hope in God Alone
I have something super special for you this week — a quote by St. Teresa of Avila about hoping in God alone…
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