Category Archives: compassion

Tides

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

 Jesus replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘It will be fair weather, for the sky is red,’  and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance … Continue reading →

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On That Day

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

People were eating, drinking, marrying and being given in marriage up to the day Noah entered the ark. Then the flood came and destroyed them all. …  It will be just like this on the day the Son of Man … Continue reading →

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Colloquy*

Posted on November 10, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

I’m rattled and jarred. I fill my cartand don’t have the right card.I arrive at the door,and the key isn’t in my pocket.I remember the question I needed to askon my way back from the pharmacy. Every day I face … Continue reading →

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Surrender’s Shadow Side

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

“You went out for lunch without me?” I blurted, unable to contain my hurt and anger. “Don’t get me wrong. I’m glad you did,” I added. I meant it, too. But that awful feeling of being left out and forgotten … Continue reading →

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Surrender

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

Yesterday, there wasanother letting go.What I wanted was set aside for the good of someone else. This morning, there was another noticingof how dark and dull another life would beif I were not here to lift the blinds or change the batteries. … Continue reading →

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Rhythm and Rest

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

I was amazed to discoverhow much I could accomplish–without a good night’s sleepor morning quiet time–when I had to. Then, help came and nowI don’t have to.I get to rest. I’ve returned hometo familiar faces, spaces, and silence.  You were there,being … Continue reading →

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Today

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?Will you go where you don’t know and never be the same?–John L. Bell, The Summons On the fifth morning after moving into the seniors’ residence,my dad enjoyed getting … Continue reading →

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In the Valley of the Shadow of Death

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

When we imagine surrendering our life to God, we often brace ourselves for unwanted change. Of course, we do, fearful creatures that we are. But after I asked God to take and receive my life at the end of my … Continue reading →

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Caregivers

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

I have been an independent womandoing what I like since I became an adult. Then suddenly I becamea caregiver.Now, my life is not my own.My thoughts are about someone else–their needs, their health. Life as I knew it was swept off … Continue reading →

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Calling in the Angels

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Esther Hizsa

The rhythm of the everyday pilgrim includes coffee in the morning and a spacious amount of time to quiet her mind and open her heartto meet God in silence. Her Rule of Life reminds her toget outside, eat well,and look for God in … Continue reading →

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