by Monica | Jul 23, 2026 | praying
Spiritual direction is a relationship where space is made for noticing God’s activity within ordinary, daily life. A Spiritual Director serves as a prayerful listener to both the directee and the Spirit, with an emphasis on reflecting back what is said and asking...
by Monica | Jul 13, 2026 | praying, reflection
I was invited to preach at St. Thomas Church in Salem in July of 2026. They were kind to invite me, and it was my first time preaching to a congregation on a Sunday. They were gracious hearers, and I learned a lot in the experience. Thanks be to God. The passage + an...
by Monica | May 2, 2026 | self awareness
In many faith spaces, it can feel like there’s an unspoken template for what a “good” spiritual life looks like. Maybe it’s long, quiet devotions. Maybe it’s expressive singing in worship. Maybe it’s disciplined Bible study. And when your natural rhythms don’t match,...
by Monica | Apr 17, 2026 | morning liturgy, praying, quiet time, Uncategorized
”Pray as you can, not as you can’t.” — often attributed to Teresa of Ávila … There are seasons of faith when prayer can feel… impossible. Instead of mustering up willpower, I’ve learned to lean on the words of others when my own feel out of reach. I’ve found...
by Monica | Dec 20, 2025 | reflection
Various Stages of Faith theories have been helpful for me in getting through difficult and desolate places in my journey. Knowing I wasn’t completely lost in my valleys gave me hope for healing in the future as I continued along faith’s path. Ultimately, I...
