“What you are is God’s gift to you, what you become is your gift to God” Hans Urs von Balthasar
Jodie pulled my blue lifejacket from the back of the minivan and handed it to me. “Do you have the map?” she asked, a hint of panic edging into her voice. “Don’t worry, I’ve been planning this trip for over a hundred years.” The sarcastic exaggeration might have been much, but it was ridiculous to think we could get lost canoeing around the shores of… Continue reading “Be At Peace” A Short Story
For the longest time, I have hated porn. And not just pornography, but any form of impurity that elicits lust and impure sexual desire. This has been my greatest spiritual discontent ever since I first encountered sexuality (I was so young I cannot even remember my age). I was fascinated by sexuality. As an adult now, I can… Continue reading He Thirsts – A Reflection and Prayer on Pornography
Originally written for my sister, Elizabeth; for all those swooning moments and shared admiration for everything and anything "Jane Austen." Imagine the crinkle of the envelope as you slide your fingernail under the wax seal, unveiling its contents. Printed expensively on a piece of card, is an invitation for you and your family to attend… Continue reading “Imagine” A Short Story
Vanessa Marie Caron, Author 