https://fathermauricejnutt.com/they-are-the-children-of-god-because-they-are-the-ones-who-will-rise/ I recently learned that St. Therese of Lisieux had a devotion to St. Joan of Arc that only grew in intensity near the end of her life because Therese felt that, just like that brave young woman who was martyred for her faith, she, Therese, was suffering through no fault of her own in … Continue reading Therese and Joan
Leadership Matters
Merry Christmas! Yes, it's the 26th as I type this, though it's late and almost the 27th. But that doesn't matter because we get to celebrate Christmas for an octave and beyond, really, if we want to celebrate the 12 days of Christmas. Anyway, that's not why I'm writing tonight. I want to talk to … Continue reading Leadership Matters
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
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
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
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
“I Am Woman”
In the early 1970's there was a hit song entitled, "I Am Woman." Lyrics include, "I am woman, hear me roar/In numbers too big to ignore." And another bold pronouncement, "No one's ever going to keep me down again." Would that these statements were still true. We seem to live in an age when women … Continue reading “I Am Woman”
Drowning in Lemonade 