Vinita's Books
Reflections
How to Recognize Jesus
How to recognize Jesus:
Listen to whatever clues you’re given. For instance, angels told the shepherds to look in a certain town and a certain kind of place. They even...
Reflections
Abiding in Presence
During Advent, we often talk about hope. And one aspect of hope is our ability to abide in God’s presence while waiting for whatever will come. Jesus called himself...
Spirituality
From Secular to Sacred: Go All Out!
As you prepare for the holidays this year, go all out!
Literally—get OUT of the house, go OUTside, experience the great OUTdoors. Yes, you’ve got too much to do, but...
Reflections
Advent Again—Time for Practicing Hope
The thing about the Christian year is that it keeps coming around. Over and over again, we get to try our hearts and minds and hands at Advent, Christmas,...
Spirituality
Why Gratitude?
Yes, here’s another article on gratitude—not because we can’t think of other topics but because we naturally cycle around to this one again and again.
Gratitude is not a fad,...
Ignatian Prayer
Toward a Habit of Gratitude
What kind of prayer expresses thanksgiving that is honest? Do I begin with my complaints and then end with words of praise and trust? Some of the psalms from...