by Diane | Jan 31, 2016 | Finding God in All Things, Spiritual Direction, Spiritual Mentors
Today is the 101st birthday of Thomas Merton, a Trappist monk and author of more than 70 books and 2,000 poems. Merton also kept a personal diary that spanned much of his lifetime, and seven of his journals were published posthumously. My spiritual director introduced...
by Diane | Sep 1, 2015 | Finding God in All Things
Pope Francis has designated September 1 as a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, following the release of his encyclical this summer, Laudato Si (Praise Be to You). In this document, the Pope urges all of us to take urgent action to care for and save...
by Diane | Apr 8, 2015 | Finding God in All Things, Spiritual Direction
Spiritual direction can help you see what’s right in front of you. I wrote this poem-prayer after a walk through my neighborhood. You don’t have to walk far to see Divine signs. Signs and Wonders O God, we ask for signs And you give us trees ablaze with...