Fr. Mark-Mary gave us an analogy during one of his rosary in a year reflections. He said that while no analogy will ever be able to reflect the fullness of God, this one he felt was particularly weak. But I found it to be a perfect, simple, fit. In fact, I relate to it so much I've built on it.

We have been given a toxic way to love our bodies. It is a love that allows our bodies to become weak and unhealthy. This new year let's rediscover how to love our bodies the way God intended.

Massages and facials are very vulnerable experiences when you really think about it. You're laying in a robe while a stranger touches you. I've quite frequently wished I could somehow be standing over my own body to work on the muscles myself. In otherwords, I want the control. I leave feeling a bit of regret for not allowing myself to be in the moment. It somehow has never occurred to me that this is what surrender is all about.

What would happen if you cut the cord to your TV? What happens when an electrical line falls near your house? The light, the power, is all gone. Our cell phones light the way for a time but eventually, all will be dead, and dark. The same happens when you cut yourself off from Jesus.

A prayer for those who feel themselves slipping