Carol Cominsky

“Instead of humbly following along behind Jesus, I've let myself get sidetracked by a myriad of temptations: overly ambitious creative projects, delusions about my own importance, worrisome relationships, secret small addictions, stubborn resentments, and a hundred forms of self-indulgence.”
― Paula Huston, Simplifying the Soul: Lenten Practices to Renew Your Spirit

“PRACTICE Today, wear your oldest and least presentable clothes, no matter what's on the schedule. Notice how people react. Think about what it is like to move about in a consumerist society when you cannot afford to keep up appearances. Pray for awareness regarding your own sense of self-worth when you are not “looking your best.” Ask to be freed up from this unnecessary self-preoccupation. Notice how the flowers grow. They do not toil or spin. But I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of them. (Lk 12:27)”
― Paula Huston, Simplifying the Soul: Lenten Practices to Renew Your Spirit

“True love responds to real needs and gets involved through prayer. — Mac Thurston —”
― Gary Chapman, Love Is a Verb Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations to Bring Love Alive

“This morning, try your best to practice custody of the eyes when it comes to the mirror. It will be hard to comb your hair, wash your face, and brush your teeth without your own reflection to guide you, but since you do the same things every day, it's likely that gazing into the mirror is simply a habit. As you move through the house, think about how often you glance into the mirror to see if you pass muster. Think also about the harsh judgments you've made about your own appearance over the years, along with the occasional vainglorious “highs” of believing you've never looked so good. Pray to move beyond surface appearances, both with yourselves and with others, and into a state of true seeing.”
― Paula Huston, Simplifying the Soul: Lenten Practices to Renew Your Spirit