The Annunciation, Carracci.. I only need to measure the stack of books around me to know when my prayer life is unanchored. Currently surrounding my laptop this moment.. .. with author & section noted: Humility of Heart by Fr. cajetan Mary da Bergamo; #69: "The true reason for which God bestows so many graces upon…
Everything is pointless unless we pray..
For the 1,000 time.. And seek refuge.. Give ear, O thou that rulest Israel: thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep. Thou that sittest upon the cherubims, shine forth before Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasses.79:3 Stir up thy might, and come to save us..Psalm 79, Ad Tertiam, Ss. Joannis et Pauli Martyrum So, I've just done another…
Twitter Detox Attempt #1,625,630
Madonna mit dem Jesuskind und Johannes, Melchior Paul von Deschwanden Mary & Jesus & St. John the Baptist await for me in prayer.. just a little more, my Loves, let me learn to plant my mind again, on one idea for an extended time. Amen. Planning The title from this post comes from the days…
Temptation of Neglect, Begone.
The Temptation of Christ by the Devil, Felix Joseph Barrias. Wrapping up work. Today, I discovered a glaring omission in my work that had to be completed - from about 2 weeks ago, when I was in the throws of watching Twitter, and forgetting the Truth of my vocation. Granted, I would have come across…
Continuing the Struggle to Pray
Jesus Carrying His Cross, Le Sueur 12 noon - Away Twitter, Repulsed by the Liturgy of the Hours - Christian Prayer Version Yes, coming back here. First day away from Twitter (again).. and I have not come up with thinking that will help me figure it out once and for all (maybe). Which is this:…
Returning to Christ Tonight
It is the day before Shrove Tuesday, and, of course, I'm babbling about on Twitter. That wasn't my intention. About a day ago, I was very much in the mood to simply slip away as I usually do, but then I end up wanting to engage and love. It always happens. So, I've come back…
Take possession of me, Lord..
Holy Trinity by Pierre Mignard. ..Eternal Father, that I may die and go to heaven.. It's 10p.. I will hurry. Just some thoughts.. On Writing Catholic-y stuff.. So many times, I'm always conflicted with whether or not I should be writing.. at all, about anything, whatever. What's the point? I already have had several notebooks,…
Ripping ourselves away from social media..
The Taking of Christ by Caravaggio Images have become really important to me, in shaping and strengthening my devotion for God. I can see a difference since I started focusing on them this past year. And if holy images have the power to do this to my soul, I can only imagine what damage has…
Now, always finding Prayer Time for Jesus..
Since going on my social media fast January 12, Father David Abernethy has been one of the few persons I continue to check in on through my Tumblr account, Live the Latin Mass. He is a Roman Catholic Priest who almost exclusively posts excerpts from the Desert Fathers. His posts speak to souls who wander…
Even in this.. attempts to listen & be obedient..
Christ's Triumph over the devil & death, Apocalypse 20 So, a little triumph over myself.. I haven't been writing twice a day as I intended, but instead, have been watchful about taking care of what's to be done (God's Holy Will).. and, then, of course, prayer of recollection (full, restful attention to God) at night.…
Veronica, it is the Lord.. 