Wow! In 3 days! Victoria Ryan, November 23, 2021November 25, 2021 In a unique approach to meditation and contemplation, I’m Listening: Praying with Art and Story uses colorful Catholic holy card images and the story of a little sheep adrift in the dark night of the soul for personal reflection. The 40-day guide engages your emotions, opinions, and experiences to explore your relationship…
Numbers 7–Perfect! Victoria Ryan, June 29, 2021July 15, 2021 Summer Fun with the biblical meaning of numbers continues. Steps 1 & 2: Relax. Ask Jesus to visit with you. Mention any concerns on your mind. Read the prompt: SEVEN symbolizes Divine perfection and completeness. It clearly refers to God, His work and His mission. There are seven days of…
Numbers 5–High Five, or Lows? Victoria Ryan, June 22, 2021July 15, 2021 Summer Fun with Numbers in the Bible. Steps 1 and 2 of Guided Meditation: Relax. Ask God to sit with you. Bring up any concerns you have. Read the prompt: As we have already seen, not all numbers are “symbolic” in the bible. Rather, certain numbers just make us think…
Gifts Fruits of Holy Spirit 9th Fruit: Self Control Victoria Ryan, May 20, 2021May 24, 2021 Today is the last installment of the Fruits of the Holy Spirit mini-meditations. Check below for what’s coming next. INTRODUCTION (you can skip this if you are already following the Fruits of the Holy Spirit series.) We continue our mini-meditations on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Saint Paul’s letter…
Gifts Fruits of Holy Spirit 7th & 8th Fruits: Faithfulness and Humility Victoria Ryan, May 18, 2021May 24, 2021 INTRODUCTION (you can skip this if you are already following the Fruits of the Holy Spirit series.) We continue our mini-meditations on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Saint Paul’s letter to the Galatians lists nine of them: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. The Catechism…
Gifts Fruits of Holy Spirit 4th Fruit: Patience Victoria Ryan, May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 INTRODUCTION (You can skip this if you are already following the Fruits of the Holy Spirit series.) We continue our mini-meditations on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Saint Paul’s letter to the Galatians lists nine of them: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. The Catechism…
Gifts Fruits of Holy Spirit 3rd Fruit: Peace Victoria Ryan, May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 We continue our mini-meditations on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Saint Paul’s letter to the Galatians lists nine of them: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, drawing on other biblical teachings, include four additional fruits: generosity, gentleness, modesty and…
Gifts Fruits of Holy Spirit 2nd Fruit: Joy Victoria Ryan, May 4, 2021April 30, 2021 We continue our mini-meditations on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. Saint Paul’s letter to the Galatians lists nine of them: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, drawing on other biblical teachings, include four additional fruits: generosity, gentleness, modesty and…