Guest House Daily Reflections
Friday, January 3, 2025 John 1:29-34 The Most Holy Name of Jesus Jesus enters Jordan to wash away the sins of our world. John will Baptize him with water, but Jesus will Baptize us with the Holy Spirit. Lord, help us to rekindle our baptism in the Holy Spirit. Lead and guide us in our […]
Guest House Daily Reflections
Thursday, January 2, 2025 John 1:19-28 Saints Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen John the Baptist is the voice who will prepare the way for the Lord when He comes. John leapt in Elizabeth’s womb when she heard Mary’s voice. Lord God, help us listen so we may hear Your voice when You call us. […]
Guest House Daily Reflections
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Luke 2:16-25 Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God When the eight days were completed, He was named Jesus. The Octave of Christmas ends today, eight days after the birth of Christ. On this day, we celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. Mary’s yes allowed Jesus to […]
ICAP Retreat
June 29 – July 5, 2025
Carmelite Spiritual Center
Darien, IL
Guest House Daily Reflections
The deepest desire in my heart is to find and everlasting goodness, love and peace. This is GOD. I will find God now if I gently focus on this moment and let myself experience this moment. When I do this, the LOVE OF GOD AND WISDOM OF GOD can take over and heal me and […]
Guest House Daily Reflections
BUT MY SOUL SHALL BE JOYFUL IN THE LORD. Yes, true joy comes from God’s Loving Presence. Wisdom comes to me when I discover how God’s Loving and Joyful Presence is embracing me in this present moment. Each moment is a gift from God. When I realize this, the Joy and Love of God can […]
Guest House Daily Reflections
In every breath I take, God is with me pouring more LOVE and more FAITH into me. The hidden treasure of life is to realize this more. Taking quiet time with God puts me into a mode of Faith in God’s Love and Wisdom. Listen lovingly and attentively to others helps me to listen to […]
Guest House Daily Reflections
YOUR LOVE, LORD, REACHES TO HEAVEN. YOUR TRUTH TO THE SKIES. HOW PRECIOUS IS YOUR LOVE. Life is filled with God’s Love. Each moment is a Divine Moment of God’s Healing and Uplifting Love. I need to remember this and focus on this throughout this day. St. Augustine’s famous line is so very true: ONLY […]
Guest House Daily Reflections
It is so consoling to become more aware of the profound LOVE God has for me. This awareness becomes deeper when I stop rushing to the next moment. God is constantly pouring God’s LOVE AND GOOD INTO ME. Life is to be simply receptive to this and aware of this. This is the moment for […]
Guest House Daily Reflections
What are the ways that I experience a LOVING GOD throughout this day? I first take an abundance of quiet time in the morning. I then write my morning reflection. Then for the rest of the day, I move slowly so I can focus on how I will experience God in the present moment. Often, […]