Author Archives: mikatsa6

i was blind, but now…

there was a time when I put my faith in in what you said. because of your position, i gave you the benefit of my trust. now, i realize that by blindly trusting you, i was allowing you to twist … Continue reading

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the truth of the matter

we like to think we will wind up in heaven, but it is the harsh words spoken to those ‘closest’ to us, when we think no one else will hear. or the insulting way we treat those young people who … Continue reading

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Holy Spirit, Come

Holy Spirit come, help me to allow myself not only towards the falling and being in love with You, but also help me to allow myself to be consumed by the Flames of Your Sacred Heart. right here and now … Continue reading

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even in darkness

late night wind and rain the lights flicker and fade finally they go out again. all the subtle electric hums are silent… darkness has swallowed all of the sights, all of the sounds. even the shadows are no longer found. … Continue reading

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lost in space

i fell for the randomness of your words and acts. our conversations that stretched out to the moon and back. beyond the stars and galaxies, we were out there lost in space. but you were also in here with me, … Continue reading

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St. Conrad of Parzham

It was God’s will that I should leave everything that was near and dear to me. I thank him for having called me to religious life where I have found such peace and joy as I could never have found … Continue reading

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Love the Lord with a Humble Heart

Those who are placed over others ought not to delight more in their charge than if they had only the care of washing the feet of their brethren; and if they are more grieved at being deprived of this office … Continue reading

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cleaning house

These past few months have been a sort of reorganizing my priorities, a cleaning out of feelings and emotions that have cluttered up my heart and brain. It has been a sort of difficult path. Finding oneself distracted with human … Continue reading

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i wanted to

at one time, there were so many things i wanted to ask you, so many things i wanted to know. but since we have parted ways, and the time continues to pass with each day, i realize i don’t know … Continue reading

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to give and to receive

On this Divine Mercy Sunday, let us remember, that it is not only for us to receive the Lord’s Mercy for ourselves, but we are called to extend Mercy to others as well. Let us remember to extend it to … Continue reading

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