Meditation for October 31, 2023
In Ecclesiastes, Chapter 3, we read: “There is an appointed time for everything, and for every purpose under heaven.” It then goes on to describe the many events that happen […]
Entries by Laura Suhr, OSB
Daily Meditation for October 30, 2023
Is your life a series of events and encounters that cause anxiety, stress, and uneasiness? That does seem to be how most of us experience some happenings of our day. […]
Daily Meditation for October 27, 2023
“If today you hear God’s voice, harden not your hearts.” These words from the Psalm call us to listen for God’s voice in our everyday life. Where do we hear […]
Daily Meditation for October 26, 2023
A tour to the old farmstead gives a lesson in the beauty of a season of passing. Tinges of autumn are taking over the landscape; see what is growing and […]
Daily Meditation for October 25, 2023
“The harvest is past, The summer is ended, And we are not saved!” This somber observation during a time of duress was made by the Prophet Jeremiah (8:20). There is […]
Daily Meditation for October 24, 2023
Author Tillie Olsen once said: “It is distraction, not meditation, that becomes habitual; interruption, not continuity; spasmodic, not constant toil.” Is that the way it is with you, too, on […]
Daily Meditation for October 23, 2023
Are you a walker? There is evidence that walking often decreases mental distress, increases one’s sense of purpose and creates a more positive outlook on life. Some believe that problems […]
Daily Meditation for October 20, 2023
“What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare.” (W.H. Davies). Summer is well and truly over, and we are full tilt into […]
Daily Meditation for October 19, 2023
Do you think God has a favorite color? Perhaps it is blue. Consider the huge blue dome of the heavens with its reflection on the planet’s bodies of water: massive […]
Daily Meditation for October 18, 2023
We are known today for swiftness of communication. Thanks to social media, there is instant connection with those with whom we wish to keep contact. Text messages are brief and […]
