following Jesus

  • Oratio Divina: An Offering

    Oratio Divina: An Offering

    This poetic meditation expresses a radical trust in Jesus and a lifelong surrender to His leading. Rooted in themes of discipleship, self-giving love, and fidelity to Christ from birth through death, the passage reflects a willingness to follow Jesus wherever He leads—even to sacrifice, the altar, and the cross—offering one’s entire life as a…

  • Lectio Divina: He Invites Them

    Lectio Divina: He Invites Them

    In this brief yet profound reflection, Jamie Baxter reminds us that Christ does not force discipleship—He invites it. The call of the Lord respects human freedom, drawing the apostles not through compulsion, but through love, trust, and relationship. True discipleship begins with an open heart that freely responds to God’s gentle invitation, choosing to…

  • Oratio Divina: Across The Water

    Oratio Divina: Across The Water

    This oratio divina reflects a heartfelt longing to follow Christ wherever He calls, even across uncertain waters. It speaks to the persistence of faith despite fear, the willingness to move toward Jesus through doubt, and the trust that He is both strength and destination. Rooted in the imagery of Peter stepping out of the…