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O God, enable me, in my lifetime, to endure great suffering for you, and in doing so, wholly reject the world and commit myself entirely to your mercy and infinite grace.  Prayer Journal, July 5, 2015 Read previous offerings Part the sea Receive my spirit Tears flowed I … [Read more...] about I commit myself entirely

In getting my visa to study abroad in Florence I have experienced many trials of faith. Because I am going to Cyprus during the summer beforehand, the process is very complicated and painstaking. There have been many times when I've been overwhelmed and felt like there was no solution. Even so, my … [Read more...] about Part the sea for your servant

From the back of the pocket notebook that Isaac used in Greece and Italy, early 2019: For easy reference, Isaac placed in the back of his notebook quotes from Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati in English and St. Stephen in Greek: "It is beautiful to live because our real life lies beyond, otherwise … [Read more...] about “Receive my spirit”

Ever since getting back home more or less I have been struggling. I could not even find peace with my fasting--my heart was cold and I was weak in temptation. Today finally--and last night--I felt the provision of grace. It was a very productive day and I found greater trust in the Holy Spirit with … [Read more...] about Tears flowed

O Jesus, I commit this Lent to refuse you nothing. I accept all coming from you and I accept it with joy.  Prayer Journal, March 20, 2019 Acrylic on canvas, 2017 Read previous offerings We are not for sale Enlightenment in the everyday Recommitment in a time of stress I … [Read more...] about I commit this Lent

Isaac was dismayed that Mass was only celebrated a few times each year at his Catholic high school, so he gathered some students to organize a weekly chapel. They invited priests to say Mass once a month. However, they had to find some other way to keep chapel going during the intervening weeks, so … [Read more...] about We are not for sale