I recently watched a movie that came out several years ago starring Christian Bale as Moses. The movie, Exodus: Gods and Kings, is pretty good as a movie. Not always biblically sound, but there is an underlying truth there. Many of the elements of the Exodus story are included with a heavy dose of "poetic … Continue reading Struggling with God
The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
I am sharing this late in the day because I've been visiting my grandkids! But today is the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene, so here's something I wrote a while to honor her faith in Jesus. I aspire to be like her. https://drowning-in-lemonade.com/2021/02/07/on-sunday/
Roses and teachers and trees
I noticed a rose in my garden that is blooming this chilly winter's day. OK, we live in southern California so it's not that chilly, but colder than usual and I'm pretty sure my blood is thinning after living here for a couple of years because I am wearing a pullover sweater and a cardigan … Continue reading Roses and teachers and trees
It’s all about trust
It's been a while since I shared a song. I can't sit still for this one! The shoulders start to move to the beat, then the hips, then the feet and arms! It's a fun and inspiring song about trusting God - in everything!! So, give the tune a listen. And take the words into … Continue reading It’s all about trust
Breath of Heaven…
So, today I'm sharing this wonderful song sung by Amy Grant. It's appropriate because today's Gospel reading for our Liturgical Year is from Luke 1:26-38 on this Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It's what we call "The Annunciation" when the archangel Gabriel asks Mary if she will play her crucial role in the Salvation … Continue reading Breath of Heaven…
John the Baptist and expectation management
Today we celebrate the birth of John the Baptist in the Catholic Church. The Gospel from Scripture, from Luke, Chapter 1, verses 57-66 and 80, is all about how Elizabeth and Zechariah's family expect them to name the baby after his father, but mom insists that his name shall be John, which means, "God is … Continue reading John the Baptist and expectation management
Questions, questions
"And how does this happen to me...?" - Elizabeth in Luke's Gospel "How can this be...?" - Mary in Luke's Gospel I love that the two holy women featured at the beginning of Luke's Gospel both ask questions about God working in their lives. First, let's consider Mary, upon the angel Gabriel announcing that she … Continue reading Questions, questions
A Father’s Love For His Children
So, once again two things happened recently that were quite profound for me. One was hearing the homily our presider at Mass shared after the stirring, dramatic, and so very tragic Palm Sunday Gospel reading. We are there as Jesus makes His triumphant entrance into Jerusalem. And we are there when it ends with His … Continue reading A Father’s Love For His Children
The Lamb
As we approach Palm Sunday and the final days of this Lenten season, I thought it was time to share this poem I wrote several years ago... Can you see Him? He's there with that angry mob. No, he's not he menacing one. He's the peaceful One, the serene One, the holy One. He's gentle … Continue reading The Lamb
All Things New
We read the words "But I trust in your mercy" near the end of Psalm 13, predominantly a lamentation. The psalmist basically relates how hard his life is. He's recounting the persecution and oppressions in his life to God. As if God didn't know already. But that's the kind of relationship they have. It's very … Continue reading All Things New
Drowning in Lemonade 