So, once again two things happened recently that were quite profound for me. One was hearing the homily our presider at Mass shared after the stirring, dramatic, and so very tragic Palm Sunday Gospel reading. We are there as Jesus makes His triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. And we are there when it ends with His … Continue reading A Father’s Love For His Children
Unum Necessarium
Last night in Paris, the Notre Dame cathedral caught fire. We still don't know how. The entire structure is undergoing renovations and one expert in the field said that the building would start to fall down upon itself within the next 10 years. And so the work began. It is expensive and disruptive to renovate … Continue reading Unum Necessarium
Love one another; forgive one another
I am a hopeful person. I have this hope because of the Lord God, Jesus Christ our Savior, and the Holy Spirit who dwell within me. Hope brings much joy and peace which are awesome 'benefits' of that theological virtue! But amidst my hope these days, I find it increasingly difficult to find Christ in … Continue reading Love one another; forgive one another
The Lamb
As we approach Palm Sunday and the final days of this Lenten season, I thought it was time to share this poem I wrote several years ago... Can you see Him? He's there with that angry mob. No, he's not he menacing one. He's the peaceful One, the serene One, the holy One. He's gentle … Continue reading The Lamb
Neither does He condemn you
Two things happened yesterday that seemed not to have much in common initially, but, as I've discovered happens so often, I saw the similarities very clearly upon further reflection. That morning our Gospel reading at Mass was the story of Jesus with the woman caught in adultery. And in the afternoon my husband and I … Continue reading Neither does He condemn you
For A.P.
Love binds us together It overcomes despair Joins across miles Endures beyond time Abides in Heaven Reaches down to earth Sees through the clouds Rejoices in our happiness Comforts in our sorrow Marries two hearts Cannot be destroyed Is everlasting Reunites in eternity Love is of God God is Love
The Workers
Working never waiting always trying - always moving The path cannot be known but if it's followed leads to a place of beauty and peace The path dips and turns, races up, then slides down and over - From above it is an intricate design perfect, graceful, sensible But the workers in the fields seeing … Continue reading The Workers
On Grace
"...and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us." - Romans 5:5 I love this quote. It brings me such comfort. I hope it does that for you, too. That love which has been poured out into … Continue reading On Grace
A gift that keeps on giving
She brings me a picture that she's drawn on a tiny scrap of paper from a writing tablet that she's cut up with her children's scissors. Sitting on the living room couch, lost in thought, this wisp of a girl floats into the room noiselessly and presents me with a precious gift. "I drew you … Continue reading A gift that keeps on giving
“A (Shooting) Star Is Born”
Little Baby E was born to eternal life last week on March 11th. It was also his birthday, the actual day that we was born: March 11, 2019. At the 35th week of gestation, his birth was awaited with great joy and anticipation by those who already loved him. His stillborn birth was a shock … Continue reading “A (Shooting) Star Is Born”
