Catherine: Saint and Doctor
I’ve met her before, but I recently began to dig into St. Catherine of Siena’s writings.
I’ve met her before, but I recently began to dig into St. Catherine of Siena’s writings.
We do not know the whole story of that evening as Our Lord awaited death in a cell all on his own.
One of my favorite priests advised me years ago that one of the best ways to live out Lent is to accept the things the Lord asks of us with obedience and joy.
He stripped me of all I had used to help me cope with motherhood and stress and life.
During my NFP journey I have struggled to trust, but the grace and gift that has encouraged me most have been my friendships with others on this same road.
I recently went on a half day retreat where the saints inspired me and left my heart burning with conviction.
Lord, today when I rise, may it be in silence. If not, may you help me obtain my interior quiet on this day. Give me the grace and time to pray; to be close to you in the chaos and noise. If my prayer time does not look as I hoped let it be enough … Read more