Encountering the Sacred: Here and Over There: A World of Miracles

Hectic schedule and demanding existence amidst the lockdown, due to the pandemic, describe most of our daily lives. Jesus tells us in the Gospels that an integral part of Christian discipleship and leadership is the proper balancing of time and energy.

The anecdotes and stories in this pilgrimage journal is an opportunity for anyone to explore another way to pray and reflect. Authentic reflection is not simply a diversion from the busy life, but an acceptance of the Lord's invitation to spend intimate moments of actual tranquility and awe with Him. In His words: "Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile."

Our vocation is to trust that God is always with us, faithfully finding ways to reveal that this is a world filled with mercy and love where miracles do happen every day. This journal is simply asking the reader to pay attention and to believe in God's goodness. May a person who uses this book to carve reflective moments find it useful for a more fruitful and thriving spiritual life.