I found this poem/prayer last week, displayed on a candle in the St. Patrick Cathedral gift shop in New York City. It brought me to tears so, of course, I had to buy it! Why would this sweet little prayer make me cry? Where to begin? 33 years ago I was a newly married Army … Continue reading “I Said A Prayer For You Today”
Alfie and Louis
Two baby boys brought such joy and anticipation to their parents’ lives when they learned they were with child. Even before they knew if this child was a him or a her, they loved this little baby that the mothers each protected within her body. Then, 2 baby boys were born. And both were welcomed … Continue reading Alfie and Louis
Rosary for Warriors
The Rosary for Warriors began out of a grief and concern for the families of deceased Soldiers. My husband and I had just attended a memorial service of a friend who’d been killed in Iraq in 2004. It was the first of too many. We mourned his death and that of all the others taken … Continue reading Rosary for Warriors
Mothers Prayers
I am so grateful and blessed that the Mothers Prayers service was held during the Military Council of Catholic Women Forum on Saturday. I have been involved with Mothers Prayers since it was first taught to me and a group of other Military wives and mothers in 1998. We were living in Heidelberg, Germany where … Continue reading Mothers Prayers
Endings and new beginnings…
I'm typing this at the Phoenix airport as I wait for my flight back home. The MCCW Forum is over and it was amazing. Our speakers were inspiring and incredibly encouraging and funny, which was a nice surprise. The theme was Mission Discipleship and I wish we'd recorded all the general sessions so everyone who … Continue reading Endings and new beginnings…
A visible presence of Christ in the community
I am currently in San Diego, California for the Military Council of Catholic Women Forum. It is 3 days of worship, fellowship, music, liturgy, Eucharist, and love. There are around 260 people here from all over the world because our US Military is all over the world. And to be at this event is a … Continue reading A visible presence of Christ in the community
Pondering God’s ocean of mercy while stretching, straining and breathing really hard…
OK, maybe I didn't ponder "while" exercising, but immediately after, I set this down! Today I started my SoulCore exercises again. SoulCore is a Catholic version of yoga. The moves are yoga like, I'm told. I have only tried it once or twice. But my daughter, who has practiced yoga more than a few times, … Continue reading Pondering God’s ocean of mercy while stretching, straining and breathing really hard…
Stephen and the Glory of God
In the 6th Chapter of Acts, verses 8-15, we first learn of the amazing disciple whose name is Stephen. I have always been extremely fond of this fascinating character in our Salvation story. There are two wonderful descriptions of him in this chapter that are the reason why he caught my attention years ago. First, … Continue reading Stephen and the Glory of God
Walking on/sinking in water…
Three of the Gospel writers include the story of Jesus walking on the water. The disciples are afraid when they see Him walking toward them in all three. "Terrified" is one translation. It's not surprising. Only in Matthew's Gospel does Peter get out to walk, too, but takes his eyes off Jesus and begins to … Continue reading Walking on/sinking in water…
“Whom Should I Fear?”
Today's first reading from the Acts of the Apostles (5:34-42) is the perfect pairing with the Responsorial Psalm (27). The apostles are flogged for their insolence, in the eyes of the Sanhedrin. They are repeatedly warned to no longer preach Jesus Christ to the people. And yet, they continue to do so no matter the … Continue reading “Whom Should I Fear?”
Drowning in Lemonade 
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