Monica Walton

Recently I took a nice long walk along a new path by the water. The first I have had in a while, and the first one since my latest life pivot brought me to a new location for an extended stay. Naturally, there are significant differences in scenery around my home in New England compared to that in Louisiana and Mississippi, which I'm most familiar with. Of course, I knew I was coming to much colder weather, but I have to chuckle at what the locals call warm weather. I get that temps in the...

The beginning of the 28th Chapter of Matthew's Gospel was proclaimed at the Easter Vigil. It's the portion of Jesus' story that is essential to our Salvation, believing that what He said would happen did indeed take place. Throughout this week, we hear more about the days following Jesus' death from the different Gospels. A few specific verses from Matthew's passage resonated deeply with me. Come along and slowly absorb the depth of this encounter...one verse at a time. [ Matthew 28:8~10 ] So...

As we wind down Lent and prepare to enter the Triduum, let us carry into this sacred space what we have offered during these 40 days in our Almsgiving, Prayer, and Fasting. The goal of Lent is to be made anew and rise on Easter Sunday as true disciples of Jesus Christ. How might we be more intentional in sustaining the good things that resulted from purging our lives of unnecessary habits and distractions, and repenting of all that pulls us away from our relationship with God? What new habits...