When I was little, I pored over the stories of the saints, especially the martyrs. I was morbidly fascinated by stories of little 6-year-old Conchita of the Drooping Veil who loved God so passionately ...
Faith can be driven by love or fear, impacting how we live and pray. Fear-based faith stems from anxiety and discipline, viewing God as a judge. Love-based faith, however, sees God as a companion, ...
Faith often looks the same from the outside. Folded hands. Closed eyes. Temple bells. Morning aarti. But underneath these shared rituals, the relationship people carry with God can be very different.