BuddhistCatholicContemplativeEvangelicalGeneral ChristianHinduJewishLatter-day SaintMuslimNew VisionsProgressive Christian
Beliefs
- Buddhist
- Catholic
- Contemplative
- Evangelical
- General Christian
- Hindu
- Jewish
- Latter-day Saint
- More Voices
- Muslim
- New Visions
- Pagan
- Progressive Christian
Topics
- Religion News
- Food and Religion
- Sports and Religion
- Religious Art
- Religious Music and Entertainment
- Religious Events
- History and Religion
- Style and Religion
- Politics and Religion
- Women in Religion
- Recreation Outdoors and Religion
- Business Finance and Religion
- Careers Workplace and Religion
- Education and Religion
- Family Parenting and Religion
- Health Fitness and Religion
- Home and Religion
- Relationships and Religion
- Technology and Religion
- Travel and Religion
Columnists
- Buddhist Columnists
- Business Finance and Religion Columnists
- Careers Workplace and Religion Columnists
- Catholic Columnists
- Contemplative Columnists
- Education and Religion Columnists
- Evangelists Columnists
- Family Parenting and Religion Columnists
- General Christian Columnists
- Health Fitness and Religion Columnists
- Hindu Columnists
- History and Religion Columnists
- Home and Religion Columnists
- Jewish Columnists
- More Voices Columnists
- Latter Day Columnists
- Muslim Columnists
- New Visions Columnists
- Nonreligious Columnists
- Pagan Columnists
- Politics and Religion Columnists
- Progressive Columnists
- Recreation Outdoors and Religion Columnists
- Relationships and Religion Columnists
- Religion News Columnists
- Religious Art Columnists
- Religious Events Columnists
- Religious Music and Entertainment Columnists
- Sports and Religion Columnists
- Style and Religion Columnists
- Technology and Religion Columnists
- Travel and Religion Columnists
- Women in Religion Columnists
Resource Library
- 2026 Calendar
- Library of World Religions
- The 100 Most Holy Places on Earth
- Patheos Answers
- Podcasts
- Videos
- Faith Leaders Database
- Anglican Episcopalian
- Bahai
- Baptist
- Buddhism
- Christianity
- Confucianism
- Eastern Orthodoxy
- Hinduism
- Holiness and Pentecostal
- ISKCON
- Islam
- Judaism
- Lutheran
- Methodist
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- New Age
- Paganism
- Presbytarian and Reformed
- Protestantism
- Religion Behind the Scenes
- Roman Catholic
- Scientology
- Shia Islam
- Sikhism
- Sufism
- Sunni Islam
- Taoism
- Zen
- See all religions
Research Tools
Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support
Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support
- Trending:
- Forgiveness
- |
- Marriage
- |
- Consciousness
- |
- Death Penalty
- |
- Election
- |
- Halloween
Water into Wine by Lisa Mladinich
- Home
- Catholic
About
Just as ordinary well water was turned into a sumptuous wine at the wedding feast at Cana (John 2:1-12), each of us is invited to enjoy a life of exceptional beauty by entrusting everything we are and all that we do to Our Lord, Jesus Christ.
This blog is about transformation because my own life is being profoundly transformed in Christ. It’s been more than twenty years since my conversion in 1992, and I still can’t stop talking about it, writing about it, and creating presentations that invite audiences to consider their own lives in the light of the transcendent and beautiful teachings of the Catholic Church.
I know that every reader of this blog has personal stories of transformation, too, and I prayerfully hope you’ll share them with me here in the comments section or by email ([email protected]). I offer you my prayers as you seek to hear the voice of God calling you deeper into his heart and into joy.
Falling in love with God in sacraments and scripture begins to pull aside the veil of mystery that hangs about every life. Who am I? What is my purpose? Is it possible to discern the voice of God in my daily life?
Inviting others into this essential relationship is the focus of all my work: I’m the author of
“True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of Life,” due out October 16, 2015, from Servant Books; the “Be an Amazing Catechist” series from Our Sunday Visitor; the owner of AmazingCatechists.com; a featured columnist at RTJs Creative Catechist and CATECHIST magazine; a motivational trainer for catechists and DREs; and a speaker on issues of women’s spirituality. My newest book, “Heads Bowed: Prayers for Every School Day,” will be available from Liguori Publications in March, 2016. In all things, Holy Mother Church is my guide and sure foundation.
Long ago, I learned the hard way that trusting the world to tell me who I am and what’s important only leads to despair. But if I seek Jesus and rest in his mercy, he promises to change the ordinary waters of my soul into something beautiful and fragrant with his presence.
In the words of the Blessed Mother, “Do whatever he tells you” (John 2:5)–and then watch him turn water into wine!
Related posts from Water into Wine by Lisa Mladinich
Raymond Arroyo Interview, Part 2: Spiritual Darkness and...
Water into Wine by Lisa Mladinich
Raymond Arroyo Interview: Mother Angelica's Grand Silence (Part...
Water into Wine by Lisa Mladinich
#GIVEAWAY: Learning to Love With the Saints: An...
Water into Wine by Lisa Mladinich
Among Women: Talking With a Dear Friend About...
Water into Wine by Lisa Mladinich
Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support
- About Us
- 2026 Calendar
- Videos
- Podcasts
- Library of World Religions
- Faith In Media Tracker
- Advertise With Us
- Write for Us
- Privacy Policy
- Terms of Service
- Do Not Sell My Data
- Contact Us
- Radiant Digital
- Manage Newsletter Subscriptions
- Unsubscribe From Notifications
- Sitemap
Copyright 2008-2026, Patheos. All rights reserved.
Subscription Support Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In




