So, this past weekend I was blessed to lead a second retreat in as many weeks. This time it was a group of amazing Air Force wives in Nellis AFB, Nevada. It's just outside of Las Vegas and I did not do any gambling, I promise! But I did spend a wonderful day praying the … Continue reading Be Still…
I’m Desperate For You
I was blessed to lead a retreat on Saturday for the Catholic Women of the Chapel at Ft. Leonard Wood. It is always great to be on a U.S. Army post anywhere in the world. And this was no exception. But to be here to talk to a group of faith-filled women as the Lenten … Continue reading I’m Desperate For You
I Know…
"What concept could man have of God if he did not first fashion an image of him in his heart? By nature incomprehensible and inaccessible, he was invisible and unthinkable, but now he wished to be understood, to be seen and thought of. But how, you ask, was this done? He lay in a manger … Continue reading I Know…
Lift Up Your Eyes
Yesterday was a very enlightening day for me. I started off by attending an inspiring, energizing talk by a a wonderful sister in Christ. She talked about anxiety, depression, and lots of other behavioral health issues that her family has experienced over the years. It was compelling, certainly, to listen to, and then uplifting to … Continue reading Lift Up Your Eyes
Morning Offering
Some days are really different from others, aren't they? Some days are memorable for completely different reasons. One day can we can be exultant over some joyous news and other days can be tragic and leave us feeling desolate and lonely. Sometimes, on those latter days, we can wonder where God is. God Weeps, Too … Continue reading Morning Offering
The Gift of Jesus
This is my original entry for the WINE blog site. There were a couple of errors in their post and they edited out a few things which they are certainly entitled to do! So I thought I would share my original version with you. The Gift of Jesus I love the story of Baby Jesus being … Continue reading The Gift of Jesus
Praise the Lord
So, you all know how I love my contemporary Christian music. And here is one I just heard yesterday from the prolific Matt Maher. It's based on Psalm 150 which ends, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!" The psalmist goes through quite the litany of things that should praise God. And finally seems … Continue reading Praise the Lord
Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul
Today the Church celebrates the conversion of Saul of Tarsus. He becomes Paul the Apostle and he pretty much helps change the trajectory and the mission of the Way - (Christians). Paul gets that ALL nations should worship the one true King, Jesus Christ. It's in the Old Testament, too, if you care to look. … Continue reading Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul
Beauty & Terror-Thoughts on Jojo Rabbit
I just found out a couple of days ago that the movie, JoJo Rabbit, was nominated for an Academy Award. I hope it wins. Maybe then more people will go see it. Below is my 'review' of the film after I saw it a few months back. Please read and consider. Thanks. https://drowning-in-lemonade.com/2019/11/10/beauty-and-terror-thoughts-on-jojo-rabbit/
Fighting My Battles
Psalm 30 is such a trove of consolation and encouragement. I found it the other day, as the Holy Spirit would have it, while looking for something to share with a young lady who was grieving the loss of a loved one. I have lots of options, obviously, but Psalm 30 was the thing that … Continue reading Fighting My Battles
