After spending way too much time angry with people who "should" know better, but who continue to disappoint and frustrate me by their actions, I have decided it's past time to start praying and fasting for those who are so lost they think the wrongs they advocate or encourage are actually doing what is "right." … Continue reading Prayer & Fasting: Who I’m praying for this week
Thoughts and Prayers
There are certain factions in our culture today who ridicule those who offer thoughts & prayers to victims' families when deceased loved ones are violently and senselessly murdered. Those sentiments, no matter how genuine, can seem trite and rather shallow. But no one should doubt the sincerity when those who have compassion toward grieving and … Continue reading Thoughts and Prayers
For the 4th of July
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
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
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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