Today's Gospel reading is from the book of Matthew, Chapter 8. I am focusing specifically on the story that appear within verses 5-13. When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying, "Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully." He said to him, "I will come and cure … Continue reading Subject to authority
The rock of God’s Love
Today's Gospel reading is Matthew 7: 21-29. I am contemplating the first verses. Jesus said to his disciples: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, … Continue reading The rock of God’s Love
Work as a path to holiness…
“The enemy: Will you obey... even in this 'ridiculous' little detail? You, with God's grace: I will obey... even in this 'heroic' little detail.” ― Josemaria Escriva', The Way Today we celebrate the life and witness of Josemaria Escriva' who was an extremely pious and on-fire Christian. A Catholic priest, he founded a movement within … Continue reading Work as a path to holiness…
Encouraging vs. Evangelizing
What I do is the former. But I so want to do the latter! I have been studying and researching, in addition to the much more important praying about, and expecting the big day will come, when I get to do that. I am involved in all sorts of little projects that allow me a … Continue reading Encouraging vs. Evangelizing
“Deliver Me (Every Little Prison)”
I know we all want to be loved, to feel special, or even just noticed, our needs considered. By someone. Not necessarily be everyone else. But that doesn't always happen in our world. Too bad we don't all know, and that those of us who do too often forget, that our God loves us, that … Continue reading “Deliver Me (Every Little Prison)”
On Loving My Enemies: I just can’t do it
The readings from the Church's lectionary for the past two days were from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. They both deal with loving our enemies and a "peaceful resistance," even generosity, toward those who do evil toward us. Now, these two groups are not always the same. Sometimes we have "enemies" who have not done … Continue reading On Loving My Enemies: I just can’t do it
Happy Father’s Day
Today is Father's Day and while I think of my own dad and of my husband, now I also have to think about my son-in-law who is an amazing father to my three grandchildren. I am so very grateful to know such great guys who are, or who have often been, incredibly selfless in their … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day
Thoughts while watching TV with my granddaughter
I was watching Trolls, the TV series, with my 5 year old granddaughter yesterday afternoon. She loves her some trolls! And, I have to admit, I was kind of getting into the characters and the plots myself. Of course, much of my joy was inextricably wrapped up in my little grandgirl's enjoyment of the shows. … Continue reading Thoughts while watching TV with my granddaughter
Searching for Happiness, Searching for Meaning
“The grand essentials of Happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope for.” - A. Chalmers This wonderful truth caught my attention today as we mourn the loss of two high profile individuals this week. The world lost celebrities Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain to apparent suicide in separate incidents. And, as nearly … Continue reading Searching for Happiness, Searching for Meaning
Kneel at His Feet
I follow Father Burke Master's blog and receive his posts each day in my inbox, as many of you do who follow me. I felt led to share this morning's post (below) and I hope you'll find it as encouraging as I do. My favorite line: There might be times that we must kneel at … Continue reading Kneel at His Feet
