You remember the story, don't you? Jesus and his mother go to a wedding and at the reception, the newlyweds run out of wine. It's a socially embarrassing situation and Mary, the mother of Jesus, being a kind and incredibly compassionate woman, shares the predicament with Her son. "Do whatever he tells you."He is, it … Continue reading John 2:1-12
“the good shepherd”
I don't normally do this on my blog, but I want to share something I read on a friend's FaceBook page recently. I don't know where she found it; there was no reference for it, I'm sorry to say. But, it filled me with hope even as it filled my eyes with tears. Italy is … Continue reading “the good shepherd”
The Face His Mother Gave Him
So, while I had no plan to do this (I rarely know what I'm going to write about until the inspiration 'hits me') today I am writing again about St. Maximilian Kolbe. And, again, this was not planned. The Mission of the Franciscans I am a 'fan' of St. Max. His intercessory prayers, I'm convinced, … Continue reading The Face His Mother Gave Him
No great love than this
Yesterday I wrote an entry about St. Maximilian Kolbe who gave up his life so another might live. Yesterday, another priest gave up his life for a stranger. #JamesMartin, editor of America Magazine, likened Father Giuseppe Berardelli to the beloved saint and called him a "martyr for charity." One who gives up one's life for … Continue reading No great love than this
I Know…
We're all going through trying times right now. And, as is the way of the world, someone always is enduring a trial. Actually, lots of someones. We carry crosses and we wonder why? Whether it's the loss of a loved one or an illness within our own bodies, or maybe it's something emotional or psychological … Continue reading I Know…
You Are Known…
I don't have a lot to add to the lyrics of this music video of Matthew West's "You Are Known." It's just true. God sees you, every day, and loves you more than you can comprehend. Your prayers from the heart go straight to God's heart. Let God have all of you - your fears, … Continue reading You Are Known…
Most High and Glorious God…
Here is the first part of my mini-retreat talk at Nellis Air Force Base a couple of weeks ago. The first two installments were posted yesterday and the day before so you can go back and read them if you didn't check in earlier this week! I began with a prayer attributed to St. Francis … Continue reading Most High and Glorious God…
Psalms 103 and 139
This is another part of the talk I gave a couple of Sundays ago regarding a retreat with the Psalms that I participated in/led at Nellis Air Force Base's Catholic Chapel. We actually experienced 5 psalms in total. The post below is about 2 of them. I already posted about 2 others previously. So, if you missed those, … Continue reading Psalms 103 and 139
Psalm 22
This is an excerpt from my talk that I was invited to give at the Our Lady of the Skies Catholic Chapel on Nellis Air Force Base a couple of weekends ago. It was about 30 minutes long so I won't share all of it today. But I was asked by the pastor there, Father … Continue reading Psalm 22
Prodigal Father
I didn't know what the word "prodigal" meant for years. I used to assume that it meant 'thankless' or maybe 'irresponsible.' This was based on the context in the Prodigal Son parable that Jesus tells His followers. It's always used in relation to the son. Well, it turned out that "prodigal" means "extravagant," and recklessly … Continue reading Prodigal Father
