I came across this speech I gave 6 years ago on the 4th of July. I can't believe the wonderful city of Belton, Texas invited my battle buddy, Sandra Lee Smith, and me to be the "Grand Marshalls" of this parade! It was a great day! Not much to add to my remarks so here … Continue reading For the 4th of July
The Commission
I picked the readings for my husband's and my wedding over 38 years ago. He sort of gave me that honor, I'll say. The Gospel passage I chose for the presiding priest to proclaim during our wedding Mass was entitled in my Bible, "The Great Commission." I thought, "Well, how perfect! I'm marrying a U.S. … Continue reading The Commission
“Do whatever He tells you…”
From 4 years ago, but apropos on this feast day for our Lady, Jesus’ Mother and ours!
Today we are celebrating the newest feast day declared by Pope Francis, that of Mary, the Mother of the Church.
Before you dismiss today’s blog because you are not Catholic and it doesn’t interest you, please hang in there! Just to let you know, that Jesus’ mother, in that role, is also mother of us all, no matter if you practice my faith or not. If we are the Body of Christ, as it proclaims in Scripture, then she is our mother, too.
And we can be assured that the woman – who said “Yes” to the angel Gabriel, and the woman who stood at the foot of the cross as her son died, and the woman who was present at Pentecost in the upper room when the Holy Spirit rushed in to inspire and embolden all the followers of Jesus – that she is a unique and unfathomably blessed…
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Where Mercy meets Misery
I heard a podcast a few days ago in which a young priest discussed misery meeting mercy. He was referring to the New Testament story of the woman caught in adultery. After all her accusers have walked away, stunned into silence and inaction, made impotent by the incisive words of Jesus, "Let the one without … Continue reading Where Mercy meets Misery
The Discussion We Need to Have
Posting again, with great sadness and concern. Let us pray for the families of the little victims in Texas and of the two teachers who perished. Rest in Peace. And for all the survivors who are traumatized by the experience, especially the classmates of these children, let us pray for them. . Lord have mercy. God, heal the survivors and loved ones with Your grace and peace.
This is my blog entry from back in October and it has 130 plus views. But only after I recently posted on my Facebook page, the day after the recent, horrific Florida school shootings. I want us to think about this. It is about mental health, but its also about our spiritual well-being, and it is about taking care of each other. Ultimately, it’s has to do with love of others. So I’m sharing it again. I hope more people will read and consider it. Please share it if you think it’s worth discussing.
There are questions about our culture with regard to gunmen whose internal struggle leads to violence that we need to ask ourselves, and that we need to discuss with one another to end the heinous form of gun violence that mass murder is.
Where is hope? Where is love? Where is mercy and compassion? Or empathy…
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Sheer Poetry
I heard this on Pandora today. Not much to add. Except that Rich Mullins was richly blessed by the God he worshipped and praised in song so beautifully, thoughtfully, reverently. I am certain that Rich rests in the Lord now. So just watch, listen, contemplate/pray. Amazing. https://youtu.be/rhGOosxTLrY
What matters most to me
One day, several years ago, I was sitting in an empty chapel praying and waiting for the families to arrive for the funeral of my cousin's mother-in-law. A man who looked to be homeless, in disheveled, dirty clothing with matted hair to match, approached my pew. His shoes were worn through and he shuffled when … Continue reading What matters most to me
Stay out of the corner…
I took a graduate education course many years ago when I thought I would be a teacher. I changed my mind, but it was a fascinating class and I learned a lot that helped in the raising of my own children who were an infant and toddler at the time. Our professor, who I'll just … Continue reading Stay out of the corner…
Goodness and mercy
I haven't written anything in a while because my son and his wife had a baby last Wednesday and that sort of took all of my time and energy. Prior to that blessed event, I was with my daughter's family. They live across the entire country from me. That also took a lot of time … Continue reading Goodness and mercy
Drowning in Lemonade 
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