A Knitter died and appeared at the Pearly Gates, hoping to gain entrance. Her guardian angel met her there and carefully removed…
A Knitter at the Throne of God
Posts Categorized: Hope
The Day I Survived Psalm 107
Psalm 107:23-27 is how I felt this morning: Some went off to sea in ships, plied their trade on the deep waters….
10 minutes to Freedom of the Children of God
Eating lunch last Saturday, I looked out my picture window to see the neighbor boy, Avery, shooting hoops in his driveway, wearing…
Getting real with God
God gets real with us in Scripture. In fact, he is downright blunt. Could he be any clearer when he says, “With…
It’s Okay to be a Rosebud
My uncle John called his late mother-in-law “Rosebud” (her name was Rose). Entering the room with a big smile, he’d call out,…
How to Listen Like Jesus
I just got back from a beautiful week at a retreat center where I began my training to be a spiritual director…
How to “Strengthen What Remains”
As the news shows scenes of disrespect for law, private property, and due process, reason itself seems to be going up in…
How to Rest in God’s Mercy
Psalm 95 tells us that if we let our hearts go astray by not listening to God’s voice, we will not enter…
Mary’s Bold Humility
Virtue Connection is 7 years old on the Solemnity of the Annunciation! To celebrate, I’ve invited St. Bernard (1090-1153) as guest blogger…
How to Make Room for God
The other day I did the scariest thing in the world. I wrote on my calendar times to be quiet—just be quiet…
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