Inspiration
Inspiration comes in many forms. Through prayer, reading the Bible, mass, meditation, music, art, acts of others, books, videos, movies, retreats, or as simple as a gentle breeze. I am motivated so easily at times that even an aroma will make me feel like the Spirit is with me and is urging me towards action.
We all have to find our own methods of inspiration. What works for one person may not work for another. What we need to realize is that inspiration can come in a gentle whisper or a resounding gong. Sometimes it takes a resounding gong or profound loss to get our attention, but eventually we get it.
I have put some inspirational information on this page to aid you in finding your own inspirational voice, something that triggers the Spirit to act in you. I pray you find something that brings you joy, peace and a call to listen to the voice within.
We all have to find our own methods of inspiration. What works for one person may not work for another. What we need to realize is that inspiration can come in a gentle whisper or a resounding gong. Sometimes it takes a resounding gong or profound loss to get our attention, but eventually we get it.
I have put some inspirational information on this page to aid you in finding your own inspirational voice, something that triggers the Spirit to act in you. I pray you find something that brings you joy, peace and a call to listen to the voice within.
Prayer
Spiritual Exercises
Books
Rediscovering Catholicism by Matthew Kelly
Although this book is about rediscovering Catholicism it is great for a Catholic newbie to understand the basics and the beauty of Catholicism. It was one of the "donation" books when I was going through my journey and I found it very helpful!
Although this book is about rediscovering Catholicism it is great for a Catholic newbie to understand the basics and the beauty of Catholicism. It was one of the "donation" books when I was going through my journey and I found it very helpful!
The Catholicism Answer Book
If you are filled with questions and you want the answers immediately and cannot wait for a team member to answer your question, this book is filled with answers on your questions.
If you are filled with questions and you want the answers immediately and cannot wait for a team member to answer your question, this book is filled with answers on your questions.
Mystics and Miracles
This was my first book regarding Catholicism. I wanted to know about the conversion of others. While the mystics and saints set the bar pretty high, none of the woke up one morning and said "I think I am going to be a Saint." They listened to the voice within and allowed the Spirit to speak within them.
This was my first book regarding Catholicism. I wanted to know about the conversion of others. While the mystics and saints set the bar pretty high, none of the woke up one morning and said "I think I am going to be a Saint." They listened to the voice within and allowed the Spirit to speak within them.
The Joy of Compassionate Connecting by Jaime Prieto, Jr.
The first real step towards a true conversion for me was learning to connect with others. I was very worldly, and focused on myself and my own needs. Becoming Catholic, I had to learn to really listen and become empathetic to others. It sounds pretty easy, and through the activities of this book and a lot of help from the Spirit, I learned the one person I could change in my world was me.
The first real step towards a true conversion for me was learning to connect with others. I was very worldly, and focused on myself and my own needs. Becoming Catholic, I had to learn to really listen and become empathetic to others. It sounds pretty easy, and through the activities of this book and a lot of help from the Spirit, I learned the one person I could change in my world was me.
Falling Upward by Fr Richard Rohr
Somewhere during the middle of my journey, I nearly had a breakdown of the person I have been and the person that God wants me to be. This is when I ran into Fr. Richard Rohr. I watched every video he had on YouTube and finally bought this book. It really captured the confusion and feeling of falling that I was going through.
Somewhere during the middle of my journey, I nearly had a breakdown of the person I have been and the person that God wants me to be. This is when I ran into Fr. Richard Rohr. I watched every video he had on YouTube and finally bought this book. It really captured the confusion and feeling of falling that I was going through.
Small Steps for Catholic Moms
Are you a busy mother with thousands of things to do each day and little time for a spiritual life? This book offers a few minutes a day to meditate and think about your life as a Catholic mom and great little pieces of advice to carry you through the day.
Are you a busy mother with thousands of things to do each day and little time for a spiritual life? This book offers a few minutes a day to meditate and think about your life as a Catholic mom and great little pieces of advice to carry you through the day.
30 Days With A Great Spiritual Teacher
This by far is my favorite series of books. My book with Saint Teresa of Avila has to be my favorite. These books have a short reading for the morning, a mantra for the day, and a short reflection at the end of the day. There are currently 8 books in this series, which will practically take you through the year. I use these books all through the year except during Lent when I use a different spirituality program. Although I have read each book many times, I get new meaning and new inspiration each time.
This by far is my favorite series of books. My book with Saint Teresa of Avila has to be my favorite. These books have a short reading for the morning, a mantra for the day, and a short reflection at the end of the day. There are currently 8 books in this series, which will practically take you through the year. I use these books all through the year except during Lent when I use a different spirituality program. Although I have read each book many times, I get new meaning and new inspiration each time.