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?
“It’s Always Been You”
Sometimes, I can't say it better than a song. Actually, lots of times. And here is one awesome example. Phil Wickham's new song is just so powerful. Here are the lyrics and below that the official video. "Who stood with me in the fire? Who pulled me out of the water? And who carried me … Continue reading “It’s Always Been You”
Nothing is impossible for God
It begins with a 'yes.' That's all. A serene, trusting, courageous yes to God's plan. We don't need to know all the details. We know that God has the ultimate Victory so there is no need to worry. We say 'yes' and wait in anticipation of the wondrous events that will unfold. Maybe sometimes they … Continue reading Nothing is impossible for God
Sing Praise – the proper response
"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
You’ve Got To Be Taught
Sunday's Gospel reading included the famous John 3:16. "God so loved the world that He sent His only Son so that everyone who believes in Him might not perish but might have eternal life." But for me, the next line is just as vital and often forgotten. "For God did not send His Son into … Continue reading You’ve Got To Be Taught
Something I read today…
Today I read something that basically said, "be who God made you to be." It reminded me that I gave that advice to someone I love very much several years ago. She was struggling with depression and anxiety and it so grieved me to see this vibrant, passionate, witty, scary- smart person languishing, emotionally paralyzed … Continue reading Something I read today…
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 Armor of God
In Paul's Letter to the Ephesians he describes the "armor of God." Bible scholars agree that Paul would have had a familiarity with the arms and armor of the soldiers of the Roman Empire, particularly the foot soldiers or infantry. This is meant to remind us that we are in a battle and we have … Continue reading The Armor of God
The Pursuit of Happiness
Many people in the United States and many of the western European nations love to celebrate the diversity of all people, and that is a fine thing. But there are three components we all possess that, combined, make us uniquely human and these are the things we hold in common regardless of our differences. I … Continue reading The Pursuit of Happiness
Drowning in Lemonade 