"All creatures of our God and King, Lift up your voice and with us sing!Alleluia! Alleluia!" Alexa played this song for me this afternoon. I was listening to Gregorian Chant radio on Pandora which 'she' had so effortlessly found for me. I can't get over the fact that I can just say to the empty … Continue reading Sing Praise – the proper response
To understand…
It's never fun to be rejected. I suppose that's a bit of an understatement. Rejection can be devastating. But we have to look at the other person's point of view and the reasons they feel they have a right to reject you. Maybe you really did do something to disappoint them, maybe you betrayed them, … Continue reading To understand…
The Face His Mother Gave Him
So, while I had no plan to do this (I rarely know what I'm going to write about until the inspiration 'hits me') today I am writing again about St. Maximilian Kolbe. And, again, this was not planned. The Mission of the Franciscans I am a 'fan' of St. Max. His intercessory prayers, I'm convinced, … Continue reading The Face His Mother Gave Him
No One Else Knows
Today is the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. I heard today that some historians think Francis may have suffered from a bipolar disorder. Or maybe from Post-Traumatic Stress. He wanted to be a Soldier once. He saw comrades die in battle and he was taken prisoner. Held hostage for about a year, till his … Continue reading No One Else Knows
Drowning in Lemonade 