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
No greater love
Something to meditate upon this Good Friday… We could never thank You enough. But we can vow to live our lives worthy of the sacrifice. https://youtu.be/NegD8s3pUpw
Selfless Service
When he used his body to receive the searing pain, wounded, suffering and then dying so that others might live, he was only thinking of their welfare. He gave up his own love of life and a desire to see his family and friends again. His only concern, out of love for them, was protecting … Continue reading Selfless Service
Holy Week meditation
On this Palm Sunday and in the final days of this Lenten season, I thought it was time to share once again this poem I wrote several years ago… Can you see Him? He’s there with that angry mob. No, he’s not he menacing one. He’s the peaceful One, the serene One, the holy One. … Continue reading Holy Week meditation
The antidote to resentment
This morning on my daily walk, I finally listened to the March 31 installment of the Catholic Stuff You Should Know podcast. The young man, Jacob, (a seminarian) who joined Father John (a regular host for years) did a great job telling the audience about Max Scheler and ressentiment. Ressentiment, basically, has to do with … Continue reading The antidote to resentment
No Condemnation
Yesterday's Gospel reading was the story of the woman caught in the act of adultery. Ultimately, it's a story about God’s mercy and about our compassion for one another. And the idea that, if God can forgive us and be merciful toward us and our many faults and many failures, surely we can be the same … Continue reading No Condemnation
Trust in God: Thy Will Be Done
My latest entry is up today at the Women In The New Evangelization (WINE) blog! It's been a while since I've contributed. Their Wednesday entries are short and sweet! No more than 300 words! It's hard for me because, if you follow my blog, I can 'go on' for a wee bit! But this limit … Continue reading Trust in God: Thy Will Be Done
The Jealous Kind
I heard this song a while back and was so enthralled by the message and the music. My favorite combination. It's the timeless story of humanity's struggle against the Divine. But our Judeo-Christian God is One and will have no gods besides Him. And we owe God everything because He gives us life and this … Continue reading The Jealous Kind
Drowning in Lemonade 
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