Light Reading

I have a few items that have taken up residence on my nightstand for almost a year now. Among them are two books - one a daily devotional prayer book, another The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything. For whatever reason a few days ago I decided that, after just gathering dust on my nightstand, I would pick both back up and start reading them again. I read the devotional in the morning and the other book before bed. In part, the routine has helped me start and finish my day in a better, more consistent place. In bigger part, reconnecting more actively with my faith has been a source of comfort, strength, and hope. It was an unplanned change of pace that I now look forward to at the beginning and end of each day.