Maya is a hospital chaplain, wife, mother, and author who offers spiritual inspiration, hope and encouragement.
Canyon Camp, Oklahoma is a Methodist retreat center sheltered by the deep solid red earth walls of Devil’s Canyon. Walking along the depths of this canyon one can sense the wagon trains that sought refuge along these same earthen walls. One’s eternal spirit intimately recognizes a universal sacredness here known by the both the ancient … More Sacred Stillness
The biggest lie that many professional women fall into is the illusion of competition. Life is a team sport, not an individual sport. There is really no one else out there to compete against. Sure the Olympics have gold, silver, and bronze medal “winners.” But with God, who is the Great Creator of all, … More A Successful Woman’s Prayer
Professional women must work hard to gain respect. Much like minorities, respect isn’t just given to women. Many women raise children in environments where women are disrespected which perpetuates the problem. This dynamic creates a society where women are not respected. Thus, we have women’s marches of all sorts. The spiritual life is rooted in … More Gaining Respect
The foundational aspect of all Catholic Social Teaching (CST) is the calling to honor the dignity of all human life. Human life has an intrinsic value because the human person is made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:27). This likeness to God includes the potential for eternal life well beyond the short … More Life Is Worth Living
The blazing excitement and activities of the holiday season have come to an end in our home. Gazing out the window, one can see the dormant ground covered by a bitter, icy frost. There is a sweet stillness of contemplation inherent in the post-holiday season of winter. After two weeks of vacation, my three teenage … More Stillness After the Holiday Season
There is significant dispute between many so called “liberal” professional women and the so called “conservative” position taken by American Catholic bishops. American Catholic bishops have created a uniquely American expression of Catholic social thought principals by focusing on “life.” In his writings and presentations, Cardinal Joseph Bernadin from Chicago … More Caring for the Poor
Professional women will quickly come to realize that there is a power differential in any setting whether it is the workplace or at home. God has physically and emotionally designed men to have greater power on earth than women. There is a spiritual reason behind this difference. As a man matures, he grows in … More Fully Becoming the Light of Christ
Ministers of any Christian denomination know that Christmas is a very emotionally trying time for many people. First, every family is reminded at Christmas time of loved ones who have died and can no longer celebrate with us physically. Then there are the … More Christmas Gifts
It is a healthy, wholesome desire to be great in the eyes of God. Being great in God’s eyes means using one’s talents to benefit the common good. Becoming great does not mean becoming perfect. Greatness is really a compilation of many very small successes. The little things in life matter – a smile, a … More It is Ok to Desire Greatness
Catholic social teaching naturally contributes to and extends from God’s plan of love. God’s plan of love is written in natural law. Natural law can be observed scientifically. Many of the sciences like biology and psychology involve the study of living things. Likewise, Catholic social teaching honors a living God who is perpetually life-giving. Whenever … More Human Dignity and Science
Joyful Living 