Angela,

I appreciate your candid response. It is in the struggles and in the hard times that we most desire to be close to God and that is very understandable. We don’t seek out medical attention unless we are feeling sick. The more difficult thing is to desire god in the good times when we might think we do not need him.

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Welcome, Angela!

Peace, Fran

Nice reflection, John.

Peace, Fran

Mariland

Thanks for this! Excellent point, well made.

Peace, Fran

Mariland:

I love both of your examples, but I really love the carpool testimony. Way to go!

Peace, Fran

Morgan:

I LOVE your answer to number 4.

Welcome! Fran

Welcome Morgan!

What you said about getting comfortable is so true. It’s like if the only time we pray is when we need something, we miss out on all the other prayers/conversations with God that we might miss out on.

Nice reflection. Peace, Fran

Rebecca;

You clearly demonstrated what trust looks like. It is in being the calm in the storm that allows us to grow in all the virtues.

excellent insights. I am glad you and your husband got beyond the bump in the road.

Peace, Fran

Rebecca:

I agree that some callings are too strong to ignore. It sounds like you have found your passion. It also sounds like you are very self reflective. Many people live their whole lives without being introspective or reflective at all. as you demonstrate in your writing, being self reflective, introspective, self aware does not make one more…[Read more]

Abbey:

What a lovely reflection and a beautiful illustration on how our children are watching and listening. We are the primary catechists for our children. What a great reminder of the powerful witness of faith being lived in ordinary ways.

Excellent reflection!

Peace, Fran

Rebecca:

I love this reflection! The more open we are to God and his love for us the deeper He takes us into the mystery of His love. You clearly demonstrate that you are open to God.

Beautiful! Peace, Fran

Rebecca:

I have often thought how nice it would be if the sky opened up and let us see where God is leading us. But we know it is in the questioning that we come to a deeper faith.

As Thomas Merton would say our desire to do God’s Will is in its self pleasing to God.

Excellent reflection. Peace, Fran

Rebecca:

This resonated with me so much, “We are reminded that Jesus called us to be active disciples for his Word.” It is a simple concept to be sure but may be the most difficult work of living our Christian faith. Excellent reflection. Peace, Fran

Rebecca:

I love your initiative and your desire to make faith relevant for yourself and the young people you are teaching. Excellent post! Peace, Fran

Rebecca:

This is a great reflection! I love your thought process and how you are open to continue to learn about yourself and your relationship with God.

Excellent!

Peace, Fran

Bryan:

I love that quote from John Cassian too! If one is self aware and lives long enough we really do experience different forms of prayer. What resonates with us in one era may not be as impactful in another.

Nice insights. Peace, Fran

Welcome Marsha! I am looking forward to having you in the program!

Peace, Fran

Welcome Bryan!

I am looking forward having you in the program.

Peace, Fran

Welcome Rebecca!
I look forward to this journey with you!

Peace, Fran

Jennifer,
I am with you on both counts. Seeing the Lord more clearly in big and little ways, especially in discernment. Excellent insights. Peace, Fran