Pause+Pray

Saint Faustina knew the only opinion that mattered was God’s, and she pushed on to fulfill his desire that she spread the message of divine mercy to the world. 

How often do we speak to the Holy Spirit? Do we expect the Holy Spirit to work in our lives just as the Son and the Father?

I have promised to pray for many—usually those who faced illness or sorrow. But my requests can also embrace the happy, healthy people in my circle of care.

The speed of our world is fast-paced, loud and bright, and sometimes very overwhelming for a human spirit seeking to thrive not just survive.

“Why do the nations protest and the peoples conspire in vain?” The psalmist asks (Psalm 2:1), but he has no answer—and so it is still today.

With God’s help, we can become more patient and accepting of frustrating situations. The next time you feel your patience running out, envision the Stations of the Cross.