Tag Archives: Know

Take My Heart

I had a moment this weekend as I prepared to listen to the Gospel. Just before it is read, we make small crosses on our forehead, lips, and chest, and silently pray, “Bless my mind that I may understand, my … Continue reading

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The End of the World…

I remember being so frightened when the readings in church would talk about the end of the world. Revelations is a crazy and confusing book, and it seems that the only things that are read are death and destruction. Oh, … Continue reading

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Live It

Last night, I went to a dinner where Father Mike Schmitz spoke. (He talks really fast, but he’s an awesome guy – check out Father Mike’s podcast) One thing he said really stood out to me. Basically, it was that Christianity … Continue reading

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Stillness

To continue the theme, this whole concept of being still has been coming up everywhere I go. People want to be still, but just don’t know how to do it. They have lives that are full and crazy and chaotic, … Continue reading

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What do you hear?

Last weekend’s readings were a little tough. The first one (Ezekiel 2:2-5) was God telling Ezekiel to speak to the Israelites, but explained that they were stubborn, and known for rebelling against God. Tough crowd to say the least. The … Continue reading

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Be Still

I’ve had a theme in my life the last few days – Just Be.  That whole “Be still and know that I am God” thing?  It keeps coming up.  As you can see, it was a sad day yesterday, and … Continue reading

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Be Still

Psalm 46:11 says, “Be still and know that I am God.”  I don’t have ADD, but it sure is hard for me to be still.  As soon as I’m still, I’m thinking of all the things I should get done.  … Continue reading

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