by Monica | Apr 18, 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 | 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...
by Monica | Oct 27, 2025 | reflection
“A Rule of Life is a set of principles and practices we build into the rhythm of our daily lives, helping us to deepen our relationship with God and to serve Him more faithfully. If Creeds are what we believe and Christ is why we believe, a Rule is how we seek to live...
by Monica | Jan 1, 2025 | reflection
Self-awareness is a lifelong journey of noticing what’s happening within us… in our thoughts, emotions, and physical experiences. Alongside that work, we learn to meet ourselves with honesty and compassion. As we continue to grow, here are a few gentle questions...
