by Bonnie O'Neil | Mar 8, 2023 | Grow, Uncategorized
Lent is one of the harder seasons of the Church year to press into. It’s long and doesn’t have any of the softer edges of Advent. For six-and-a-half weeks, we’re invited to contemplate our sinfulness and Jesus’ atonement. Many of us approach this season asking, how...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Feb 9, 2023 | Grow, Uncategorized
We’ve all experienced it. That person who awkwardly tries to share their faith and ends up being obnoxious in the process. Too many earnest words. Not enough space for their captive listener to ask questions. When we view faith sharing as an argument to be won and not...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Jan 12, 2023 | Grow, Uncategorized
Human nature tells us when we’re overwhelmed by our workload or distraught over the disintegration of a dream that we just need to work harder, faster, longer. When a health crisis or family situation seems insurmountable, we may throw up a few hasty prayers but then...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Dec 18, 2022 | Grow, Uncategorized
Have you ever noticed we don’t know much about Joseph, the man God chose to be the earthly father of our Lord? The opening two chapters of Matthew’s gospel is the only place in Scripture where we read anything about him personally, without also reading about Mary. So,...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Nov 14, 2022 | Grow, Uncategorized
Scripture abounds with commands for us to give thanks and offer praise to God. In fact, David, the psalmist declares that God is enthroned, or lifted even higher, by the praises of his people. But what if I don’t feel thankful? What if the circumstances of life have...
