So many tears while reading this- your writing is inspired and so Beautiful. I have been struggling with my Catholic faith and each morning I look on FB to see if you have posted or on Substack. You are a Gift!❤️
May we each be a conduit of God’s softness for others, never despairing of the hiddenness of our offerings. Your words are a lovely way to start the day. Thank you for you holy labor.
"When the silken fingers of love press upon your skin, you believe anything is possible. Redemption and resurrection, the renewal of all things. Including you." Powerful, healing words. Thank you for this essay, Laura.
So beautiful and true. I think often of this line from Auden -
"How should we like it were stars to burn /
With a passion for us we could not return? /
If equal affection cannot be, /
Let the more loving one be me."
I think God is always the more loving one.
So gorgeous. Completely agree. Thanks for putting these beautiful words back into my head.
So many tears while reading this- your writing is inspired and so Beautiful. I have been struggling with my Catholic faith and each morning I look on FB to see if you have posted or on Substack. You are a Gift!❤️
Thank you so much for this, Irena. Your words boost me onward. Praying for you!
May we each be a conduit of God’s softness for others, never despairing of the hiddenness of our offerings. Your words are a lovely way to start the day. Thank you for you holy labor.
What a gorgeous prayer. Amen.
You are radiant, Laura. Lit from within and a gift to us all. Your friends must be so grateful to have given you these gifts of presence.
Your words bring tears to my eyes, Carrie. Thank you, deeply.
I am new to you. and this is already a favorite. p.s. you shine! 💖
Thank you, Cheryl! Grateful to have you reading alone.
Easing into Saturday morning with some tea (always with milk) and The Holy Labor. Can’t think of a better way to start the weekend.
And this, the softness of God, so touching, and beautiful and peaceful. Thank you, Laura. 🙏🏻
Thank you, Susan!
"When the silken fingers of love press upon your skin, you believe anything is possible. Redemption and resurrection, the renewal of all things. Including you." Powerful, healing words. Thank you for this essay, Laura.
Thank you so much, Erin.
The softness of God ... beautifully said.
I can't think of anything more radical and true than this.
The more I keep thinking about it, the more radical it becomes.
such mercy! so beautiful.
So beautiful. Praying for you!
Thank you.
This is absolutely beautiful. Made me cry.
This piece is truly a gift. Thank you for that Re-envisioning the nature of God with us.
We need that renewal of our vision all the time, don't we?
This is so beautiful. Thank you.
Very beautiful, soulful, blessings to you.