Oh, what a joy it is to be one of your own, my God. Today I just finished reading C.S. Lewis' Surprised by Joy. What happiness did I afterward experience during my morning prayer to recite the Apostles Creed. C.S. Lewis redefines joy as a great yearning that he experienced in his early life. O, … [Read more...] about Oh, what a joy
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Close to Jesus on the cross
As I began to pray the Rosary before an icon of Holy Mary tonight the words cut through my mind: you will serve me this semester. Praying the Jesus Prayer -- over and over -- I felt very close to Jesus, especially Jesus on the cross. It was a closeness I haven't felt in so long. I go to bed … [Read more...] about Close to Jesus on the cross