Weekly Inspiration: Magdalene’s Invitation

Weekly Inspiration: Magdalene’s Invitation

Have you ever meditated with the Scriptures by pondering the point of view of a character in the story? During Holy Week, it has become a tradition for me to ponder the Last Supper, Passion, Death, and Resurrection of the Lord through the point of view of Mary...
The Tenderness of Jesus

The Tenderness of Jesus

As we come to the close of this sacred season of Lent and prepare to enter the holiest week of the year, my attention is drawn to the tenderness of Jesus. The focus of Lent is conversion, which is a painful and costly journey. Often in the face of the pain and...
Spreading the Gospel in Australia

Spreading the Gospel in Australia

This past January, my husband Steve and I were blessed to travel to Armidale, Australia, on behalf of Renewal Ministries to work with the Immaculata Community, a religious community made up of religious sisters, brothers (including one newly ordained transitional...
Choose Life, Choose Eternal Life

Choose Life, Choose Eternal Life

The choice for life has been central in the whole history of God’s dealing with the human race. In Deuteronomy 30:19, Moses says, “I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse; therefore...
Encouraging Our Shepherds

Encouraging Our Shepherds

Dear Friends in Christ, Even though a number of us haven’t met each other, I recognize your names from signing thank you letters and marvel at how long so many of you have been faithfully supporting this mission. It’s going forward in full gear. Just yesterday I...
The Risen Jesus Is the Source of Our Hope & Joy

The Risen Jesus Is the Source of Our Hope & Joy

There is a running joke between my children and me: If you can’t find something, ask Mom for help, and she will immediately find it in whatever place you’ve looked seventeen times already. It’s uncanny how often we are convinced Donovan’s basketball bag has...