Author: Jay Ileto

We had just come back from visiting family for the holidays and were ready to unwind. I know it seems silly to need a vacation from a vacation, but seeing the extended family definitely took some energy. Not them in particular, but the travel with the time change, the change…

Who was Joseph? I was contemplating this afternoon the sermon today. The focus was on Joseph and his faith in God. The preacher talked about how he didn’t ask questions, didn’t hesitate, and didn’t waiver in his belief in God’s word. Joseph was silent and listened. There’s so many aspects…

Everything will be fine for me. Speak these words each day, every day. I am finding more and more the power of words and positive thinking. Admittedly, I have been a negative person for a long time. Like so many, I find it easier to be negative, focus on what’s…

After taking some time off, I’m happy to report being back in the driver’s seat. Well, the passenger seat. God is in the driver’s seat but sometimes I still try to grab the wheel or control the pedals. I took time to reflect, pray, meditate, pray some more, practice acceptance,…

We all need a break from time to time. I am no exception. There has been a lot going on in my personal life, at work, and in my marriage. To be honest, I just need a break. I need to take time to rest and reflect on things. It…

In keeping with the theme from last posting about prayer, I wanted to share another prayer that I have found extremely beneficial. It’s called the Momorare and is a petition to Mary. It’s a short prayer and can be said for just about anything you want Mary’s intercession for. I…

Life is throwing a lot of curve balls at me lately. While living out of our converted school bus, we have a host of problems. Work has been stressful. I have anxieties about my marriage. My routines I use to keep me level are disrupted. There is a lot happening…

We’re not perfect. This isn’t new and we’re taught throughout life that we often fall short of expectations, whether our own or others. We also know that despite being made in God’s image, He is perfect but we are not. And that’s okay. We have our shortcomings, our flaws, pains…

I put together a prayer book a few years ago, using various prayer cards, formal prayer books and a guide to the mass to use as a resource when I went to church or just needed some guidance. There is one set of prayers in a book called the Catholic…

Sometimes what we need to do is listen. We spend a lot of time talking, thinking of what to say, and reflecting on where we want the conversation to go. Often, we don’t do an important step. Listening. In our everyday conversations but also in prayer. I myself struggle with…