A Blessing In Disguise
In her personal essay, “A Blessing In Disguise,” Jan Toom reflects on God’s love and forgiveness, and how He abundantly blessed her when she chose to trust and obey Him. Continue reading A Blessing In Disguise
Month: April 2022
The Priest Hole
In her short story, “The Priest Hole,” Bruce Meyer depicts a young English literature scholar who is invited by friends to visit a great house in Gloucestershire that has a ‘priest hole’ or hiding place for Jesuits from the Elizabethan era. Continue reading The Priest Hole
Chasing Wild Rabbits
In her essay, “Chasing Wild Rabbits,” Donna M. Gralewski reflects on the mysterious link between death and eternal life. Continue reading Chasing Wild Rabbits
Aurora
In her poem, “Aurora,” Lorraine Caputo invites us to join another pre-dawn procession dedicated to the Virgin Mary, in Quito, Ecuador. Continue reading Aurora
Romería
In her poem, “Romería,” Lorraine Caputo witnesses a family’s pilgrimage in Quito, Ecuador, asking the Virgin for healing. Continue reading Romería
We Gather Once More
In her poem, “We Gather Once More,” Lorraine Caputo reflects on how the faithful in Quito gather once more to honor the Virgen Dolorosa after two years since the pandemic started. Continue reading We Gather Once More
Virgen Dolorosa – II
In her poem, “Virgen Dolorosa II,” Lorraine Caputo reflects on the arrival of the feast day of Quito’s Virgen Dolorosa on 20th April. Continue reading Virgen Dolorosa – II
Virgen Dolorosa
In her poem, “Virgen Dolorosa,” Lorraine Caputo invites us to the pre-dawn novena procession of Quito’s Virgen Dolorosa (feast day 20 April). Continue reading Virgen Dolorosa
And God Says
In her poem, “And God Says,” Janina Aza Karpinska echoes the sentiment in Psalm 139, where there are no limits to God’s pursuit of an intimate relationship with us; where nothing can separate us from His Love that wants us to be whole and free. Continue reading And God Says
Reassurance 101
In her poem, “Reassurance 101,” Janina Aza Karpinska acknowledges the need for scrupulous honesty in relationship with Christ; not taking cover in denial, but surrendering any doubts or insecurities to Him for gentle correction, and healing. Continue reading Reassurance 101
Following Teresa
In her poem, “Following Teresa,” Alicia Viguer-Espert dreams of following Saint Teresa’s fortitude and to understand her relationship to Jesus. Continue reading Following Teresa
The Tricky Mind
In her poem, “The Tricky Mind,” Alicia Viguer-Espert attempts to follow the biblical injunction: “Be still and know I am God.” Continue reading The Tricky Mind
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