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 | Nov 24, 2024 | morning liturgy, praying, quiet time
“The prayer of examen is the specific searching every day to find where God’s love is active this day, where God’s love is leading today, to discern what within me may be resisting that leading and to discover the growth to which God is calling me...
by Monica | Dec 21, 2021 | morning liturgy, quiet time
In the past 18 months, I’ve felt a growing need for more quiet and space in my day. Maybe I’m just overwhelmed, or maybe Jesus knows what I need. I’ve shifted from structured Bible study to a quieter, more open approach. I’m taking the pressure off of myself to...
