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”
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Tears flowed
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
I commit this Lent
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
We are not for sale
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
Off the horse, into the light
On January 25th we'll celebrate the Conversion of Saint Paul, a feast that highlights a dynamic that eventually takes place in the hearts of all believers. St. Paul was knocked off his proverbial horse as he literally saw the light. This conversion is famously celebrated in artwork—the dramatic … [Read more...] about Off the horse, into the light
Enlightenment in the everyday
O Holy Spirit, I adore theelead me along thy pathEnlighten me, inspire me,strengthen me, and console meI give myself to theeonly let me know your will - From a loose page of paper in 2014 We came across these words not in a prayer journal, but on a loose page of notebook with few short-term … [Read more...] about Enlightenment in the everyday