by Claire Dwyer | Feb 27, 2023 | Everyday Holiness, parenthood, Spiritual Direction, The Sacred Everyday
A few weeks ago, in a rare burst of organizational energy, I was cleaning out some files when I came across a folder that hadn’t been touched in…I don’t know how long. Before we moved ten years ago, for sure, and probably long before that. The faded purple...
by Claire Dwyer | Oct 16, 2022 | Creativity, Spiritual Warfare, Writing
I glance at the computer and hesitate. The cursor is blinking at me, waiting and wordless. A few minutes later, rather than writing, I find myself sorting socks or organizing a drawer. The refrigerator is being cleaned out and the shelves straightened. Time—which I...
by Claire Dwyer | Jun 2, 2022 | Spiritual Direction
I dropped my bags off in my room and toured the retreat center alone after my late arrival, tired but grateful for the chance to spend several days with 70 women who had set their weekend aside to deepen their relationship with the Lord. I knew it would be far...
by Claire Dwyer | Apr 18, 2022 | prayer, Spiritual Direction
1. Be sure to bite off more than you can chew. If you are not a morning person and are not used to getting up early, set your alarm for 4 AM and expect to rise before the sun with a song in your heart. If you’ve only been praying for a few minutes each day, resolve...
by Claire Dwyer | Jan 30, 2022 | Mary, The Sacred Everyday
We were lingering over the lasagna, enjoying a casual dinner after the women’s conference this weekend. Our beloved Bishop Olmsted, sitting to my right, was listening attentively to one of the volunteers describe her devotion to the Carmelite saints. She shared...
