Deep in the cliffs of Provence lies a mountain cave holding thousands of years of mystery. Join us as we explore the Grotto of Mary Magdalene at Sainte-Baume, tracing a journey that moved from a sail-less raft on the Mediterranean to a silent sanctuary 3,000 feet in the sky.
What if you could follow in the footsteps of Mary Magdalene, from the shores of Southern France to the mountain cave where tradition says she spent her final years? In this first reflection, journey with me to Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer in the Camargue, where ancient traditions tell of Mary Magdalene’s arrival in Provence and consider what her faith can teach us about trusting God when the future is uncertain.
What if your tears are not a weakness to overcome but rather a gift from God? Beauty, grief, joy, and gratitude may be drawing your soul into the presence of a loving, living God through the Gift of Tears.
Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the world’s most beloved saints. We picture him surrounded by birds, walking through the countryside, and being one with creation. He is remembered … Continue reading Dinner with Saint Francis
In a world more connected than ever, many of us still hunger for belonging. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, this reflection explores how wandering beneath the canopy can reconnect us to creation, remind us that we belong to something greater than ourselves, and teach us the wisdom of surrender. Through roots and rivers, moss and pinecones, the forest whispers an ancient truth about receiving, giving, and letting go.
In a world overflowing with information, many of us have lost touch with wonder. Star bathing invites us to slow down, look up, and immerse ourselves beneath the night sky—not to analyze the stars, but to experience their ancient power. Through this simple practice, we rediscover perspective, humility, and the truth that although we are small in the vastness of creation, we are deeply known and loved by our Creator.
A smell, a taste, a melody, or a forgotten texture can suddenly collapse the distance between past and present. Inspired by Marcel Proust and the idea of the “Madeleine de Proust,” this post reflects on how memory always lives within us, not to hold us back, but to remind us how deeply we have lived and been shaped by time.
Have you ever seen a place so wonderful that you rush right in, hoping its beauty will fill you from the inside out? I hope you find something this week … Continue reading Sammygram: Finding Beauty
The Ascension did not end with clarity, but with instructions to wait. In that space between what was and what comes next, we are invited to resist the urge to rush ahead and instead learn to recognize Christ’s presence in the stillness by living in each moment.
We often believe God will never give us more than we can handle—but what if the real lesson is learning we were never meant to carry it alone?
Amy L. Griffin 