Sunday has always been a day of reflection for me—a moment to slow down, take a deep breath, and ask myself the questions I often push aside during the week. Lately, two thoughts have been sitting with me:

At some point in life, most of us experience what feels like a deep, unsettling silence in our spiritual journey. The prayers feel empty. The connection that once felt so alive now feels distant, or even nonexistent. The rituals, the practices, the things that used to bring peace—suddenly, they don’t resonate the same way.

The mind never stops. It’s always moving, always analyzing, always pulling us toward something—memories of the past, worries about the future, distractions in the present. Left unchecked, this endless stream of thought can feel overwhelming, keeping us stuck in cycles of overthinking, stress, and doubt. - Gene Quiocho