Not the Truth – Nov. 23, 2021
“Every time you feel hurt, offended, or rejected, you have to dare to say to yourself: “These feelings, strong as they may be, are not telling me the truth about myself. The truth, even though I cannot feel it right now, is that I am the chosen child of God, precious in God’s eyes, called […]
A Listening Heart – Oct. 6, 2021
The three steps of a listening heart: Childlike openness; Youthful courage; Mature communion. –David Steindl-Rast, A Listening Heart, p. 37
Already Equipped – July 5, 2021
“You are already a child of God, equipped with everything you need to begin resonating with the divine. That does not mean you are morally or psychologically perfect. Not at all. But you will now have the freedom to see such failings in yourself, to grow and to love better because of them.” –Richard Rohr, […]
Every Child – Oct. 1, 2019
“Every child, every person needs to know that they are a source of joy; every child, every person, needs to be celebrated. Only when all of our weaknesses are accepted as part of our humanity can our negative, broken self-images be transformed.” ―Jean Vanier, Becoming Human