Thom O'Leary Mountainbrook Church

A Catholic prayer journal is not merely a notebook—a journal is sacred ground where your heart encounters God. It slows us down, makes us look back, and causes us to listen. Life gets loud, yet this humble practice is one that brings peace and clarity. If you're new to journaling or need to begin again, the following four steps will guide you into creating a sincere, personal, and spiritually productive journal. Faith leaders like Thom O'Leary encourage us to live intimately with God, not just by reading Scripture, but by letting it have an impact on our daily life. Prayer journaling is one of the most practical and genuine ways by which we can just do that. 1. Start with Purpose Take a moment before you begin writing and commit your heart to the reason you're doing this. You're not just writing down a list or recording your daily activities—you're having a conversation with God. Make the room silent. Light a candle or just sit and listen to calming music i...

When the Holy Spirit is given to us, something truly remarkable happens. We are given seven gifts from God that allow us to grow deeper in faith, to make wise decisions, and to live boldly. These gifts are not reserved for priests or saints but are bestowed upon anyone who follows Christ. L earning about the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit is not a matter of memorizing a list but understanding how God is operating within our lives.  Thom O'Leary   Mountainbrook Church regularly teaches that the Holy Spirit is not complex nor distant. He is close to us, guiding us through our daily lives. Let's examine these gifts and how they mold our walk. ●       Wisdom: Understanding the World from God’s Perspective Wisdom provides us with the vision to view life the way that God does. It is not about acquiring knowledge. It is about understanding what matters. As we pray for wisdom, we begin to make decisions based on the will of God rather than making decis...