Author: Veronia

  • T’was the night before Christmas

    T’was the night before Christmas

    It’s Christmas Eve, and for many of us we wait the big old man and his sleigh. As kids we love Santa who gives us toys every year.  As adults we love watching this fictional character in movies. We love the story of Santa. Overall Christmas is described as a ‘magical’ season, the best time […]

  • Busyness: The Illness Of Our Time

    Busyness: The Illness Of Our Time

    I believe we all have terminal cancer. From the moment of our conception we go through this slow progression towards our own death. Regardless of the type of cancer we have and the speed at which it is growing death is a reality for all, whether we have a few months to live or many […]

  • The Gender Fluid Era

    The Gender Fluid Era

    Today in our world gender seems to be changing. For many, this appears to be the norm in our changing society, where humans develop through their increasing knowledge of the human race. For others, they have a foundational truth and their meaning of gender is not shaken.

  • Living; A Lost Art

    Living; A Lost Art

    We live in a very hostile world today. We all are passing each other, our pockets fully equipped with armor and weapons ready to declare war against one another. Our loneliness has caused us to be so needy and as a result we have become overly sensitive to any hints of someone trying to attack […]

  • A Father, a Friend, and a Warrior

    A Father, a Friend, and a Warrior

    “The stories of the spiritual journeys of others nourish us, revealing profound psychological and spiritual realities, illuminating the inevitable difficulties and realisations of all who journey along with us. Stories show a path, shine a light on our way, teach us how to see, and remind us of the greatest of human possibilities. We are […]

  • Silence; The Loudest Sound

    Silence; The Loudest Sound

    In a world that is so noisy, silence has become such an alien. Noise shadows our thoughts, suffocates our senses and shuts up our hearts.

  • Lenten Cookbook

    Lenten Cookbook

    Lent is upon us! This cookbook takes all of the work out of coming up with healthy and nutritious things you can cook so that you can focus on what matters most during this time. Each of the four weeks worth of recipes starts out with a weekly shopping list. These ingredients will be all you need to […]

  • The Church: Theology vs Spirituality

    The Church: Theology vs Spirituality

    This is a letter to you.   To you, the churchgoer, who believes that it’s all about you and your personal relationship with God. To you, the churchgoer, who believes that it’s all about doctrine and speaking in a convoluted way about God. I wrote this for you. Many fear the word theology; it makes […]

  • Not Another New Year’s Resolution

    Not Another New Year’s Resolution

    #54. When you fall, get up immediately and start over.

  • Creativity: An Expression Of Freedom

    Creativity: An Expression Of Freedom

    “Every Christian must be part artist. We craft lives of meaning through faith. And this means reaching out to engage those who differ while never losing appreciation for what sets us apart.” -Father Andrew of Athos