In today's reading from the Gospel of Mark Jesus says the remarkable words, "For this purpose I have come." He is referring to His mission. He is to preach to all who have ears to hear, in His time and place, about the mercy and the salvation that only the Lord, His Heavenly Father, can … Continue reading Some Encouragement for Today
“Beautiful Shades of Love”
I heard a song a couple of days ago that I think is perfect for any time, but certainly is timely. It's a Good News message - we are made in the image of God! Imago Dei. No other creature can make that claim. Mainly because they don't have the brain capacity or development to … Continue reading “Beautiful Shades of Love”
Sing to Jesus
Yesterday we celebrated the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross of Jesus. There is no better symbol of love, sacrifice, selflessness, mercy, forgiveness, grace. It's perfect. And, as Bishop Barron likes to say, Christ on the cross is a picture of a "happy" man. For happiness in the way Jesus meant it in the … Continue reading Sing to Jesus
Why We Walk
Below is another one of my entries for the San Diego Walk for Life website's blog. I have amended slightly since the Walk took place a couple of days ago. But we plan to continue. And on this Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, I just want to share the fact that we are non-violent individuals … Continue reading Why We Walk
A beautiful day…
"I think the best thing we can do is let people know that each one of them is precious." - Fred Rogers, in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood My husband and I saw A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, the new movie starring Tom Hanks, on Sunday afternoon. It was a beautiful day! And … Continue reading A beautiful day…
The Reason
OK, everybody! Here's my latest favorite song! Three reasons: great lyrics, fun melody, fabulous message! I always need the music that accompanies the words that move me to be great. If they aren't working together for the good of the whole, I lose interest fast. And this little ditty is great from start to finish. … Continue reading The Reason
Someone sees you
This is for anyone who may be feeling left out, passed over, or otherwise ignored and unappreciated. Just remember that the God who made Heaven and earth (that means everything and everyone,) loves you. God beholds you in His loving gaze and, just as a loving parent will delight in everything their small child does, … Continue reading Someone sees you
Pursuit of Happiness – 2
I'm re-blogging a post from October of 2017. It's about happiness. I am sharing again because I have a lot more followers now than I did back then. And I'm sharing because I wrote recently about the Nation's founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence. It starts there and moves on to some personal stuff. … Continue reading Pursuit of Happiness – 2
The Elevator Speech
I was honored to be part of the leadership team at a Catholic Military family retreat in S. Korea back in May. At one of my sessions with the adults, I talked to them about having an "elevator speech" at the ready to explain their faith to anyone they might encounter. In 1 Peter 3:15, … Continue reading The Elevator Speech
Searching for Happiness, Searching for Meaning
“The grand essentials of Happiness: something to do, someone to love, something to hope for.” - A. Chalmers This wonderful truth caught my attention today as we mourn the loss of two high profile individuals this week. The world lost celebrities Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain to apparent suicide in separate incidents. And, as nearly … Continue reading Searching for Happiness, Searching for Meaning
