Sunset over the Hay Plains in New South Wales, symbolising trusting God with the future instead of worrying about tomorrow.

The Future Doesn’t Need My Worry

If my future self could send me just one sentence, I know exactly what I would want it to say: “Don’t worry.” It’s remarkable how much of life can be spent worrying about things that never happen. We worry about work, finances, relationships, health, and the future. We carry burdens today that belong to tomorrow, … Read more

A Holm Oak along the Camino de Santiago, symbolising a life shaped by experience and refined by God.

Shaped by Life, Refined by God

Are we shaped more by our experiences, or by who we are from the beginning? I believe the answer is a combination of both. Each of us is created with a unique nature, personality and purpose. Scripture tells us that God knit us together in the womb. Before we had achieved anything or experienced the … Read more

Interior view of a hotel foyer in Navarrete, a location historically visited by Saint Ignatius of Loyola

Why St. Ignatius of Loyola Inspires Me: Finding the Sacred in Everyday Life

When people ask who inspires me most, they usually expect to hear the name of a modern innovator, a thought leader, or a bestselling author. However, my answer reaches back to the 16th century. For me, that person is St. Ignatius of Loyola. Surprisingly, Ignatius wasn’t born a quiet mystic. Instead, he was a vain, ambitious … Read more