Clare's Posts
A Reflection: Fr. Mathias on Baptism in the Holy Spirit
We were blessed to have Fr. Mathias Thelen join us at Flourish this year as our keynote speaker–what a gift! He gave a moving talk on the Holy Spirit, which… Read More
Ecumenism of the Spirit
In his 1995 encyclical, Ut Unum Sint, “that they may be one” (Matt 17:21), St. Pope John Paul II asks the question, “How much further must we travel until that… Read More
Living in the Kingdom of God: Reflections on Going Deeper, Session 1
Do you live in the kingdom of God now, as His beloved son or daughter? Deacon Ralph Poyo urged us to consider this question during the first session of our… Read More
Go, and Do Not Sin Again
Unjust accusations against Jesus The Gospel accounts frequently describe how Jesus had to face unjust accusations made by the Pharisees, the ruling elders of Israel. They were upset with Jesus’… Read More
“In repentance and rest is your salvation.” Isaiah 30:15
Jesus and John the Baptist both begin their ministry with the same invitation, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” Isaiah sees it as a prerequisite for our healing. … Read More
Reflection on Lent and Praying for Baby Fulton
While my family rests comfortably I pray and write when the inspiration hits me. Between the music and the notes hopefully one day my kids will enjoy going through it… Read More
The Lord’s Call for an Undivided Heart
A few nights ago I went to bed after listening to Ralph Martin’s comments on a prophecy given in 1976 by Fr. Michael Scanlan. The message of the prophecy is… Read More
The One Who Endures to the End Will Be Saved
Matthew 10:17-22: Beware of men; for they will deliver you up to councils, and flog you in their synagogues, and you will be dragged before governors and kings for my… Read More
Thirst as a Gift
On the last day of the festival, the great day, while Jesus was standing there, he cried out, “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me, and let the one… Read More