Focused, in a distracted sort of way
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 