Sacred Tools for Daily Reflection

Discover guidance, clarity, and inner peace with beautifully designed card decks by Catherine L. Coates—created to inspire mindfulness, spiritual growth, and meaningful connection.

Meet Catherine Coates: Writer, Seeker, Soul Companion

Catherine L. Coates is a spiritual writer, poet, and creator of Musings on Grace. A graduate with distinction in English from the University of Rochester, Catherine explores themes of faith deconstruction, divine mystery, and emotional healing through her work.

She lives in upstate NY with her husband, Steve Martin, daughter, Carys 
Coates Martin, and a pomapoo pup, Gala

Longing for Intimacy: Glimmers of Hope:

A Soulful Collection of Prayers and Poems
Longing for Intimacy is a deeply personal book by Catherine L. Coates, offering a raw and heartfelt journey through depression, spiritual longing, and the mystery of divine love.

With honest reflections and poetic prayers, this book gently explores:

  • Wrestling with Holy Mystery (Catherine’s name for God)

  • Navigating mental health and faith

  • Finding hope in sacred silence

It’s an invitation to sit with the questions, feel deeply, and reconnect with the divine presence that lives within and around us.

Ready to Deepen Your Spiritual Journey?

Step into a space of reflection, grace, and divine connection.
Whether you're seeking daily inspiration, spiritual healing, or simply a quiet moment with Holy Mystery—Catherine’s words and tools are here to guide you.

what makes these works different

Sacred Tools for a Meaningful Journey
With every card, book, and blog post, Catherine L. Coates invites you into a space of honest reflection, spiritual healing, and inner stillness. Here’s why seekers trust and return to her work:
What Sets Us Apart:

  • Heart-Centered Wisdom
    Rooted in real-life struggles and spiritual growth—not clichés or empty inspiration.

  • Tools for Deep Reflection
    From card prompts to poetic prayers, everything is designed to help you go inward and grow.

  • Authentic Spiritual Voice
    Catherine’s work is grounded in compassion, mysticism, and faith beyond dogma.

  • Community of Seekers
    Join a community who resonate with her journey through faith deconstruction, mental health, and divine mystery.

Heartfelt Words from Seekers

  • “Catherine Coates beautifully lays her heart bare in this brave and thoughtful collection that illuminates the journey through depression and offers hope at the same time. The work of finding and keeping faith will resonate with those struggling with adversity or questioning their beliefs. Coates’ resilience is inspiring.”

    Suzanne Washburn

    Satisfied customer

  • “This book is a treasure trove of wisdom and love. I just finished it and am going to start again. Your writing is exquisite encompassing every aspect of feelings, life cycles, spiritual pearls of wisdom and most of all hope. It was an honor to read it and I can’t wait for it to be available. It will help and inspire so many people.”  

    Rev. Sandy Fischman 

    Satisfied customer

  • From the very first page, I felt a calmness settle over me. Catherine Coates has such a gift for putting feelings into words. The combination of laughter, tears, and hope in these poems made me feel lighter after reading. It’s one of those rare books that stays with you long after you close it.

    TJ Brown

    Satisfied customer

  • The honesty and vulnerability in these poems touched my heart deeply. I could feel the author’s compassion and faith shining through every page. It reminded me that even in sorrow, there’s always a glimmer of hope waiting to be found. I’ll definitely be recommending this to friends who are going through hard times.

    Solange Roe

    Satisfied customer

Reflections on Grace & Mystery

Explore Catherine’s blog for heartfelt reflections on faith deconstruction, spiritual healing, and the quiet beauty of Holy Mystery. Each post invites you to pause, reflect, and journey inward.

  • Apr 26, 2025 Divine Chispa

    Candle Flame
    Each of us has within us a unique spark of the infinite that seeks realization. Estelle Frankel


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  • Apr 10, 2025 Holy Mystery: Moving Beyond the God of Our Understanding

    For years, I thought  I knew who God was – a divine jud…

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  • Mar 17, 2025 The Sacred Practice of Creating Space

    Finding Sacred in the Simple
    People often ask me how to maintain a spiritual

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