March 8 , 2023

Posted on by Johanna Garcia
My reflection is from Living Faith:
But my trust is in you, oh Lord; I say, “You are my God.” Psalm 31:15
“The tree in my front yard puzzled me. One side leafed out fully before the other side even got started. I was convinced the tree was sick until one of my kids pointed out the rather obvious fact that the early leafing half faced east and got more sun during the day.
I wonder sometimes if the impact of God’s love and mercy on my life is like that. Oh, he bathes me in his light– no doubt – but am I only allowing it to impact part of my life, my concerns, my priorities and my choices? Am I only half in bloom?
Lent is the time to take stock of that, isn’t it? The word itself comes from an old English word for ‘spring’- lencten. Maybe part of my journey is to remember that I am not like that tree. I can move. I can adjust. I can open my arms and welcome God’s warmth on all sides, letting him bring every corner back to life with his light, rising from the east every day.
Lord Jesus, warm and nourish every part of my life with your light.” Amy Welborn

March 7 , 2023

Posted on by Johanna Garcia
My reflection:
“Material wealth definitely has its merits – but it alone cannot provide the riches of a truly meaningful life. A truly meaningful life possesses an inherent sense of both self and purpose. It celebrates truth, love, and freedom and remains forever appreciative of its blessings. It is a life that gives and cares and makes a difference in endless poignant ways. It leaves the world a far better and brighter place than it would have otherwise been.” Lynn Keachie

March 6, 2023

Posted on by Johanna Garcia
My reflection:
“A little more joy, a little less stress, a lot more recognition of your wonderfulness.
Abundance in your life, blessings in your days, dreams that come true, and hopes that stay.
A rainbow on the horizon, an angel by your side, and everything that could ever bring a smile to your life.” Douglas Pagles

March 5, 2023

Posted on by Johanna Garcia
My reflection:
“Believe that God hears you when you pray and responds when you call on Him.
Share with Him your feelings and remember that He said, ‘Be not afraid. I am with you always and I will always be. Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything.’
Don’t forget to praise Him and honor Him with your trust, your confidence and your gratitude.”
Donna Fargo

March 3, 2023

Posted on by Johanna Garcia
My reflection:
Too many people put off some thing that brings them joy…
“I got to thinking one day about all those women on the Titanic who passed up desert at dinner that fateful night in an effort to cut back. From then on, I’ve tried to be a little more flexible.” Erma  Bombeck
How true! We need to take each moment and enjoy it.

February 28, 2023

Posted on by Johanna Garcia
My reflection is from Living Faith:
When they just cry out, the Lord hears them, and from all their distress he rescues them. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; and those who are crushed in spirit he saves. Psalm 34:18–19
“Have you ever been crushed in spirit? Brokenhearted? In distress? Crying out to God? I call those experiences ‘the school no one ever wants to attend,’ the school of pain, and loss and losing one’s grip on hope. of course, no one ever wants to register for such a school, but I’ve come to believe there is much important learning that can come to us from these excruciating moments that we might not come to by any other way.
Where is God at these times? The psalmist tells us the Holy One is close to the brokenhearted. The Holy One offers us his presence, walking beside us accompanying us a showing us that we are not alone or abandoned. May we do and be the same for others.” Sr. Chris Koellhoffe

February 27, 2023

Posted on by Johanna Garcia
My reflection:
“Welcome… to the rest of your life. It’s a life full of amazing adventures, should you choose them. You no longer have to settle for less than you deserve.”
Lisa Steadman
God is always with us! ?