Category Archives: Journey thru John

The first part of this chapter is one of my favorite stories from the gospels.  I think this is because it lends itself so well to placing myself in the location.  We all probably have an image of a well in our head that originates in the fairy tales of our youth.  Mine includes aContinue reading “Journey thru John, Chapter 4: Encounter and Conversion”

Did you read the full chapter on your own this month?  Which verses spoke to you?  Did you make it a point to spend extra time with them?  Did you gain a little intimacy with Jesus in the process? Did you ask for the intercession of Francis and Clare as you prayed?  Did you findContinue reading “Journey Thru John, Chapter 3: Proximity and Joy”

Did you read the full chapter on your own this month?  Did you look for the verse or couple verses that spoke to you?  Did you pray over them multiple times?  Did you enter the scene and put yourself in direct contact with Jesus? Did you ask for the intercession of Francis and Clare asContinue reading “Journey thru John, Chapter 2: Mary as Advocate”

As we begin our immersion in the Gospel of John, I would be remiss if I did not start with just a few words about process and format. I am beginning my reflections by reading the chapter in its entirety several times. As I read, I am looking for the single verse or couple ofContinue reading “Journey thru John, Chapter 1: The Will of God”

A couple of months ago our fraternity was privileged to hold a profession ceremony for three fantastic women. In the midst of Mass, they stood in front of their families, friends and the fraternity and made their Permanent Commitment to the Gospel Life. These are the words they used to make that commitment: Ritual ofContinue reading “Journey thru John, the Introduction: Seeking His Glory in Everything”