When it cannot be carried alone
for those moments when ordinary strength no longer suffices
Tag: saints
A Ray of Sunshine on the Road to Chartres
A breaking light on the road to Chartres. This reflection weaves together thoughts on grace, longing, and the shared hopes we carry for peace, prosperity, and love. For sometimes, a single message is enough to light the way.
Just a Dream?
This week, while listening to the daily news in French, the presenter kept repeating the phrase “fuite en avant”, which literally translates as “a headlong rush into something”. Not being totally satisfied with the translation, I dug deeper into the actual meaning of the term. What I found was multifold: …
Ste. Sonja
Ein Mädchenname Im Russischen ist Sonja die Koseform von Sophia oder Sophie. Seinen Ursprung hat „Sophia“ im Griechischen und wird mit Weisheit übersetzt, also die Weise. En France Sonia (très efficace) sait prendre des décisions en temps et en heure. Elle aime la structure et l’organisation, c’est pourquoi elle laisse …