Focused, in a distracted sort of way
Today she realized she could be a burden to someone else, because you told her she would one day be a bother to the ones she loved. She had heard that advice before of course, but today it dawned on her, the fullness of what you meant. The Pandora’s Box had revealed it’s tempting self... Continue Reading →
As we journey towards Christmas through Advent, I must confess it is one of my favorite liturgical seasons. There is something about Advent that speaks to my soul. For anyone who has ever been to a season of waiting, this is the season for you. Who among us hasn’t tapped our feet impatiently at God’s... Continue Reading →
Disclaimer: I wrote this to reflect on my own poverty, to convict me of my own fallen-ness and shortcomings. I clarify this, so if you ever feel I am being too harsh, pray for me; because that is the extent of the hardness of my own heart and the level of correction it needs for... Continue Reading →
The first story I remember of inexplicable divine intervention, happened when I was around 10 years old. To say I was a slow eater, would have been putting it mildly. My family tells horror stories of the hours I would readily spend in front of my meals, slowly picking at the food and eating so... Continue Reading →
While considering this topic of modesty over several months (and I'm still learning and working on it), I began to wonder, and this was a stronger motivation for me than the above arguments, whether in not taking modesty seriously or not wearing a veil, am I partially making excuses to ultimately feed vanity? If I... Continue Reading →
Coming from a South Indian and Catholic background, you best believe I have been told all my life that a "boyfriend" is a bad thing. Not necessarily by my parents, but by the culture and kind of community I grew up in. When I was in college, I remember doing a double take when my... Continue Reading →
Sonia Kurian
Beyond the Surface 