How would we describe our relationship with God? Can we say that we seek Him every day with a steady, earnest, and energetic effort? Because that's how the woman in the parable seeks the lost coin -- with diligence. Not only does God do this with us, but we are called to do it with Him as well. After all, a relationship is a two-way street.
Read MoreSometimes we feel stuck, helpless. It's not necessarily the feeling of being lost like the wandering sheep in the first parable, but it's a different kind of lost. It can feel hopeless, not just aimless.
Read MoreWe easily identify the shepherd as a Christ figure in the parable of the lost sheep, and it's not just because Jesus is telling the story. He refers to himself as the Good Shepherd in John 10:14-16, and we find similar imagery throughout the entire Bible. It's also easy to picture him as the shepherd because we often find ourselves lost and need to find our way back to God. However, as we reflect further on this parable, it can also be fruitful to place ourselves in the role of the shepherd.
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When we get lost in life, we do this interesting thing where we take a while to admit it. Whether it's driving in some new cities, trying to get our life back on track, or simply changing our mind/plan, there's a moment where we have to accept that we could use some clarification.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be lost? In a Christian context, most of us would immediately think of really bad sinners, people who have no faith or moral compass. We think of ourselves as decent people who
Read MoreSisters, this is your weekly "Art for the Heart".
Each Sunday we will share a screen saver for your smart phone or tablet (or both) featuring a thought for the week. Save it as your phone lock screen & see this every time you access your phone! We access our smart devices constantly - so that means this is a great way to constantly see God's inspiration & love.
Read MoreAt the end of every study, Heart of Mary Women's Fellowship will recommend additional resources. There may have been a particular topic or idea that we want to learn more about & we'll list the links, books, or resources that our HOMWF team have personally read & recommend!
Read MoreIs your life simple? Do you feel peaceful? Are you stress-free? Can you do the things you want or need to do in the time you have?
Do you feel that as a culture, we are a little too busy?
Read MoreDo you miss the days of hand written notes? Do you still write your grocery list & To-Do lists out? Keeping a paper version of a Scripture journal might be up your alley.
The beauty of a written journal is that:
Read More"Today ... to a considerable extent, human experience itself is an experience of the media."
- Aetatis Novae (1)
As long as you haven't been living under a rock, you probably know that technology is a big deal nowadays.
Read MoreSisters! We give you permission to HIGHLIGHT IN YOUR BIBLE!
Read MoreSisters - we give you permission to WRITE IN YOUR BIBLE. It's ok!!
Read MoreSisters, this is your weekly "Art for the Heart".
Each Sunday we will share a screen saver for your smart phone or tablet (or both) featuring a thought for the week.
Read MoreAfter all the reading, meditation, and prayer, it is time to simply rest in God's presence.
Read MoreNow that you have spent time reciting and meditating on Scripture, pondering it in your heart, pray with two things in mind:
Read MoreAfter finding a word or passage in Scripture that speaks to you in a personal way, begin meditating and ruminating on it.
Read MoreLectio divina means "divine reading" or "sacred reading." It is an ancient, Christian art that consists of a slow, contemplative reading of Scripture, enabling the Word of God to become a means of uniting ourselves with God. Before diving into this form of prayer, it's important to understand the basic foundation upon which it was built.
Read MoreThe dishes need to be done. The laundry is over flowing – or better yet – still folded on the chair from the last round. The floors haven’t seen the vacuum in weeks. The project at work is due tomorrow and it’s only half-way complete. whistle chirp whistle …The Twitter world beckons…
Read MoreSurprisingly, one of the most underutilized resources for Catholics is the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It does make some sense though -- it has a pretty dry name and can be difficult to read. However, most people don't realize that it is incredibly rich with information, more resources and references, and beautiful explanations of even the most common Catholic beliefs.
Read MoreSisters, this is your weekly "Art for the Heart".
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