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“I Can Just Be Me”
https://youtu.be/0VRUU8UBXCk Today, as God would have it, I heard the above song on the radio as I was driving home from a trip to the adoration chapel at a nearby church. I found it speaking to me and found it on YouTube soon after I arrived home. As some of you who follow me know … Continue reading “I Can Just Be Me”
Thoughts while watching TV with my granddaughter
I was watching Trolls, the TV series, with my 5 year old granddaughter yesterday afternoon. She loves her some trolls! And, I have to admit, I was kind of getting into the characters and the plots myself. Of course, much of my joy was inextricably wrapped up in my little grandgirl's enjoyment of the shows. … Continue reading Thoughts while watching TV with my granddaughter
“Reckless Love”
I heard this song in my car last week. I was touched deeply by the words. I'm kind of a 'words' person when it comes to songs. I need them to make sense, to flow logically, to be beautifully placed next to each other. I need them to be meaningful and thoughtful. And then a … Continue reading “Reckless Love”
“I Said A Prayer For You Today”
I found this poem/prayer last week, displayed on a candle in the St. Patrick Cathedral gift shop in New York City. It brought me to tears so, of course, I had to buy it! Why would this sweet little prayer make me cry? Where to begin? 33 years ago I was a newly married Army … Continue reading “I Said A Prayer For You Today”
Rosary for Warriors
The Rosary for Warriors began out of a grief and concern for the families of deceased Soldiers. My husband and I had just attended a memorial service of a friend who’d been killed in Iraq in 2004. It was the first of too many. We mourned his death and that of all the others taken … Continue reading Rosary for Warriors
A visible presence of Christ in the community
I am currently in San Diego, California for the Military Council of Catholic Women Forum. It is 3 days of worship, fellowship, music, liturgy, Eucharist, and love. There are around 260 people here from all over the world because our US Military is all over the world. And to be at this event is a … Continue reading A visible presence of Christ in the community
Stephen and the Glory of God
In the 6th Chapter of Acts, verses 8-15, we first learn of the amazing disciple whose name is Stephen. I have always been extremely fond of this fascinating character in our Salvation story. There are two wonderful descriptions of him in this chapter that are the reason why he caught my attention years ago. First, … Continue reading Stephen and the Glory of God
“Whom Should I Fear?”
Today's first reading from the Acts of the Apostles (5:34-42) is the perfect pairing with the Responsorial Psalm (27). The apostles are flogged for their insolence, in the eyes of the Sanhedrin. They are repeatedly warned to no longer preach Jesus Christ to the people. And yet, they continue to do so no matter the … Continue reading “Whom Should I Fear?”
“Children, have you caught anything…?”
I love that in many translations of this Gospel text from John 21:1-14, the Lord addresses His followers as children. It is as if, now that He is the resurrected Christ, Jesus has more of the perspective of the Father. With my belief in a Triune God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - I … Continue reading “Children, have you caught anything…?”
