Mary Sullivan

“Who teaches the soul if not God?” (St. John of the Cross)   Who will be our good teacher? Who best knows what we ought do? Who teaches our souls truths divine?… Read More

Saint Augustine, you who lived a wretched sinner’s life. You turned back to the Lord, away from sin and strife. Pray we not push God away, or place Him on some shelf…. Read More

“It is a lesson we all need— to let alone the things that do not concern us. He has other ways for others to follow Him; all do not go by the… Read More

The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. From it flows the unity which heals us of all strife. For through the Holy Eucharist, which means in truth Thanksgiving,… Read More

Jesus had addressed them.  A parable He told. To teach them true humility, this story would unfold. Two men were in the temple.  They had gone there to pray. A Pharisee and… Read More

We may be perplexed.  But to despair, not driven. We can be but thankful for all we have been given. Persecution comes our way. Yet we are not abandoned. By the One… Read More

A mighty God we serve—this much we know is true. When Amalek waged war, God showed Moses what to do. When Moses hands were raised in prayer, enemies had no chance. But… Read More

“In the Dark Night of the Soul, Bright Flows the River of God.” (Saint John of the Cross)   The day has grown so dim, dear Lord, our souls face darkness of… Read More