For truly, I say to you, if you have faith as a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you.” – Matthew 17:20 “…for the battle is the Lord’s and he will give you into our hand.”…David…
Tag: Jesus
An Easter Miracle
Many years ago when I was looking for work after completing University, my mother and I prayed a lot together about many intentions, including my desire to find a good job where I could put my education, skills, and talents to use. It was a very difficult time when I often felt hopeless and dejected;…
What Matters Most
Lent 2021 is almost upon us. This time last year life was, for all intents and purposes, kicking along in this new decade. Sure, there may have been rumours about some sort of virus in China spreading but many people – here in the southern hemisphere at least – were only hearing tiny rumblings and…
Wounded in a Dark Wood
Did you know that 2020 marks the seven hundredth anniversary of the completion of Dante’s Divine Comedy? How apt. This post was not going to be about that, but I stumbled across this fact as I was searching for a metaphor about being ‘wounded’. Lost in a dark wood? Bingo. Little did I know in…
Don’t Hold Back
I was speaking with someone about the Catholic Church’s various responses to the Coronavirus pandemic in my country and city, insofar as some parishes are doing much better than others. The person said that it was as if some in the Church are holding their breaths. A few are actively reaching out, going to great…
Magdalene
Tears, flowing,Love, growing,For something more.
Prayer for Humility and 2020 Vision
Heavenly Father. For those who are fortunate,To soak up the sun,Walk the streets,Lay on green grasses,See a friend,And visit family,Once more,Gratitude abounds. As we emerge from our stupor,Slowly,With red-rimmed eyes,From so much crying,Or fragmented hearts,And minds,Thinking, reflecting,And reaching out for You. Teach us,To hold onto any humility,You may have gifted us,In this time of woe,And…
Give Me the Grace
Lord, give me the grace to fall at Your feet,And weep,No,Scream,At a world in free fall. We are living on edge,Each and every one, Afraid to admit we are weak and need You.
The MuSinGer 