I've been wanting to share this Bishop Robert Barron's Sunday homily with you for a while. Today, as I type this, I finally have the chance to share these insightful, edifying thoughts on the 1st and Gospel readings from the good bishop. In this homily, we learn or are reminded, depending on who you are, … Continue reading Why hope?
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
Time to try again…
Some days you just know that God is speaking directly to you, I've found. I hope you have had that experience. He's speaking; are you listening? I was today. I confess, I don't always. And I'm sorry for that. Today, 3 different times I read Bishop Robert Barron of Word On Fire fame, state, "The … Continue reading Time to try again…
Distractions, distractions
I'm sharing this Ascension video (below) on the chance that someone reading this today might have this same challenge. I get so easily distracted all the time - not just during prayer. But it's very frustrating to have that happen incessantly as I (try) to pray. I read somewhere that God is pleased with our … Continue reading Distractions, distractions
On the practice of the presence of God and detachment
I got to speak to the Military Council of Catholic Women today during their Day of Reflection. I was honored and humbled to be asked. Unfortunately, because it is a 'closed' Facebook group (members only), I can't share that particular video with you here.But I have posted my remarks below. I don't say them word … Continue reading On the practice of the presence of God and detachment
“Pazzo d’Amore”
Today's Gospel reading includes this passage from Matthew 18:12-14 about the one lost sheep who the Shepherd goes in search of. In listening to this story about a shepherd leaving 99 other sheep undefended to chase down the one who is lost, we are meant to see just how much God loves each one of us. … Continue reading “Pazzo d’Amore”
Let us love one another
Something to read and ponder. We should love one another. Let’s remember that before we do or say anything else to someone. On the internet or anywhere else. It’s a short time on this earth and none of us get out alive. Let’s make it as kind and compassionate a world as we can. Only … Continue reading Let us love one another
Drowning in Lemonade 