thomas merton

What is it about the life that is calling to you? Is it the focus of prayer and deepening the relationship with God that religious life allows for?

Catch all the action from our trip to Nazareth, Kentucky—travel journal, photos, podcast, and more—here on the Motherhouse Road Trip travel page!

Today is a tough day as we remember not only all who serve today and served in the past in various conflicts but we also mourn the tragic loss of life and devastation in the Philippines from the typhoon. It is really hard to absorb so much pain, suffering, and grief. But we must tangle with these things because in so much as suffering touches the life of another person, it touches us.

Recently I added Sister Laurel O’Neal’s blog Notes from Stillsong Hermitage to our list of Blogs by Catholic Nuns. Sister Laurel graciously responded to some questions I had for her about what it is like to be a hermit. I’ll post these in three segments starting with this one.

A fabulous prayer from Thomas Merton. Perfect for when you are discerning how God is calling you in your life.