Cindy Cardenas-Kolak 1/14/24 Cindy Cardenas-Kolak 1/14/24

The “Blessing”

Gary Thome 4/14/23 Gary Thome 4/14/23

Cross-Evangelization

Gary Thome 4/7/23 Gary Thome 4/7/23

What is Truth?

Pam Thome 3/6/23 Pam Thome 3/6/23

Hope

“For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jer 29:11)

Hope. I’ve been thinking a lot about hope these past few weeks, and this verse keeps coming to mind.

Hope speaks to the truth that God has a plan for me and reminds me that I can trust that His plan for me is good.

Hope is a gift from God that draws me closer to Him, and where God is, there is peace and joy.

Cindy Cardenas-Kolak 11/18/22 Cindy Cardenas-Kolak 11/18/22

Reconciling with the Past, Praying for Our Future: Hitting the Reset Button While in Australia

Cindy Cardenas-Kolak 9/14/22 Cindy Cardenas-Kolak 9/14/22

Plain Jane Evangelization

Cindy Kolak writes about how she learned important lessons about evangelization through the experience of new Millennial acquaintance that met famous rock singer, Steve Miller, as a child. She learned that Jesus modeled the best approach to walk with others in their spiritual-growth journeys—he counts on word and deed to actually do all of the “talking” and bring his love to others.

Cindy Cardenas-Kolak 8/12/22 Cindy Cardenas-Kolak 8/12/22

The Legacy of Olivia Newton-John Lives On in You & Me

Cindy Kolak writes about one of her favorite actresses, Oliva Newton-John, who died of breast cancer on Aug. 8, 2022.

Lloyd Guerin 6/30/22 Lloyd Guerin 6/30/22

Wisdom of My Father

“Wisdom of My Father” is written by Lloyd Guerin

Cindy Cardenas-Kolak 6/24/22 Cindy Cardenas-Kolak 6/24/22

Religious Freedom: In the Eye of the Storm

Cindy Cardenas-Kolak 6/2/22 Cindy Cardenas-Kolak 6/2/22

We Are LOVING STONES. We Are the Church. We Are Meant to Become Saints!

Kathy Zerda 5/8/22 Kathy Zerda 5/8/22

Planting the Seed of Love for Mary in our Hearts this May

Cindy Cardenas-Kolak 4/24/22 Cindy Cardenas-Kolak 4/24/22

My Jealous and Merciful God

Is Jesus Christ your Superstar? Maybe you're like Cindy Cardenas who has always found music to be the most inspiring way to connect with the divine? Imagine what she saw as a six years old on the TV in her living room as rock music blared from the 70’s British rock opera, “Jesus Christ, Superstar”. She saw her first image of God! Did you also see God for the first time on film? On this Divine Mercy Sunday, enjoy as Cindy shares her story about how Jesus Christ is truly our Superstar!

Lloyd Guerin 4/19/22 Lloyd Guerin 4/19/22

Recognizing the Risen Christ

Lloyd Guerin shares a remarkable observation that he made when prayerfully reflecting on the Mass readings during Easter: five times after Jesus’ Resurrection, he wasn’t recognized by his closest companions. Even when Jesus was standing directly in front of them or walking right beside them. These hungry, thirsty souls were abundantly blessed by Jesus in very personal and distinct ways, how could they not see?

Amanda LeCompte 4/14/22 Amanda LeCompte 4/14/22

Tapped-Out Mom Receives Holy Thursday Washing of Feet by Husband & 8 Kids

Amanda LeCompte writes about how she was blessed by an impromptu Holy Thursday Washing of the feet by her husband and 8 children. She experienced a beautiful encounter with the love of God by being served by those she typically serves. Amanda writes, “I was in for a surprise. God likes to surprise us when we put our trust in Him.”

Kerry McGuire 4/13/22 Kerry McGuire 4/13/22

Feeling Like a Co-Conspirator with Judas’ Betrayal of Jesus?

Feeling like a co-conspirator with Judas’ betrayal of Jesus?

Read about how the daily Gospel readings the past two days about Judas’ betrayal of Jesus bring a jolt to Kerry McGuire’s system. Sometimes she feels more like a co-conspirator with Judas than being on Co-Mission with Christ. She can’t help but take these accounts of Judas’ betrayal of Jesus personally. These betrayals of friendship and trust with Jesus are personal for each and every one of us. Do you feel like a co-conspirator, too?

Kathy Zerda 4/11/22 Kathy Zerda 4/11/22

Do You Struggle with Having an Intimate Relationship with Jesus, too?

Do You Struggle with Having an Intimate Relationship with Jesus, too? Kathy Zerda reminds us just how much Jesus loves us; how, through his Passion and suffering on the Cross, he desires our mutual love in a very intimate and personal kind of way.

Kerry McGuire 3/2/22 Kerry McGuire 3/2/22

How I am Called to Share the Love of Christ with You this Lent

In my prayer time this morning on Ash Wednesday, I felt the call to journal about the thoughts and new discoveries God is placing into my heart during this Lenten season. I am sharing this love of Christ with you now.