Welcome
If you’ve ever felt spiritually serious but alone — still praying, still wondering, still longing for something deeper — this is a place to rest for a moment and remember you are not alone.
About
I’m Joseph Michael — a writer, singer, and pilgrim who has spent years learning how to love God while not always knowing where I fit in the church. My life has been shaped by beauty, awe, contemplative prayer, and a heart that keeps being opened by grace.
My Heart for This Space
This site is an invitation into reflection, prayer, and honest conversation about faith. It’s especially for those who still believe but feel spiritually homeless, those who have been hurt or disappointed by church, and those who long for depth more than certainty.
I don’t write as someone with all the answers, but as someone who knows what it is to carry questions, wounds, and wonder. These reflections and songs are offered as companionship for the journey — a gentle reminder that God is not finished speaking to you, and you are not walking alone.
What You’ll Find Here
This space grows out of my own journey through spiritual formation and the ups and downs of life with God. Here, I share:
- Essays on faith and prayer that take your longing and questions seriously.
- Personal spiritual reflections shaped by study, contemplation, and lived experience.
- Chants and devotional audio for quiet listening, prayer, and simply remembering you’re not alone.
- A gentle, pastoral voice rather than argument, debate, or pressure.
If you are seeking depth, healing, or a renewed sense of God’s presence, you are welcome here.
Sacred Sound and Prayer
Chant: O Gladsome Light
I chant this ancient hymn from Orthodox Vespers.
Chant: Rejoice O Virgin
I chant a two-part recording of the Orthodox hymn to the Theotokos.
Hymn: Be Not Afraid
I sing the Catholic hymn from my childhood.
Hymn: On Eagle’s Wings
I sing the Catholic hymn from my childhood.
Hymn: Ave Maria
I sing the Catholic hymn from my childhood.
Hymn: Joseph’s Song
A Nativity song from Joseph’s perspective.
Hymn: Holy Is His Name
A hymn surrounding the Magnificat, Mary’s song of praise and fiat.
Hymn: Here I Am Lord
A hymn based on the biblical calls of Isaiah and Samuel.