But after that moment of surrender, something changed. My prayer life became something new, something deeper and more meaningful. In the past, when I heard people say they had a devotion to Our Lady, I secretly wished I also did. … More The Dance of Surrender: Finding Christ in Eucharistic Prayer After Loss
God appreciates our tearful prayers, because they mean we’re being honest with Him and with ourselves. Such prayers come from a passion deep within. Not only are they offerings of grief, like precious diamonds for God, but they are also an act of surrender. … More Your Tears Are Precious to God: Weeping and the Comfort of Community
It is then a truth of our faith that God is responsible for all the happenings we complain of in the world and, furthermore, we cannot doubt that all the misfortunes God sends us have a very useful purpose. We cannot doubt it without imputing to God a lack of judgment in deciding what is advantageous for us. … More Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence
Let me fly from myself and take refuge in Thee,
That I may deserve to be defended by Thee. … More Let me know myself and know Thee
It never occurred to me that my child might also go through stages of grief when they start to realise that they are different from their peers or when they learn about their diagnosis. My little one understands they have a diagnosis and has been in tears from frustration, not understanding why they react a certain way in specific situations. … More Autism, Grief, and Surrendering to the Lord
My faith has been a beacon of hope through this period of grief, guiding me towards acceptance and understanding. It’s through my faith that I’ve found the strength to forgive, to let go of my pain, and to focus on the present moment and the people around me. … More Finding Peace Amid Grief
The breakthrough I made in my grieving was when, through gentle guidance from the Lord, He showed me what was a healthy and emotional response. The Lord showed me how to acknowledge my emotions and then let them go, surrendering the present moment to Him. This revelation of faith has been a significant turning point in my healing journey. … More Blessed are Those who Mourn