Today's Gospel reading is from the Book of John, Chapter 20, verses 24-29. It's a short vignette about the apostle Thomas who refused to believe his closest friends, one might even call them his spiritual brothers. I'm sure this was not only distressing to them, this lack of trust in their eye witness account, but … Continue reading “…help my unbelief!”
Subject to authority
Today's Gospel reading is from the book of Matthew, Chapter 8. I am focusing specifically on the story that appears within verses 5-13. When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying, "Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully." He said to him, "I will come and cure … Continue reading Subject to authority
Work as a path to holiness…
“The enemy: Will you obey... even in this 'ridiculous' little detail? You, with God's grace: I will obey... even in this 'heroic' little detail.” ― Josemaria Escriva', The Way Today we celebrate the life and witness of Josemaria Escriva' who was an extremely pious and on-fire Christian. A Catholic priest, he founded a movement within … Continue reading Work as a path to holiness…
Kneel at His Feet
I follow Father Burke Master's blog and receive his posts each day in my inbox, as many of you do who follow me. I felt led to share this morning's post (below) and I hope you'll find it as encouraging as I do. My favorite line: There might be times that we must kneel at … Continue reading Kneel at His Feet
“Do whatever He tells you…”
Today we are celebrating the newest feast day declared by Pope Francis, that of Mary, the Mother of the Church. Before you dismiss today's blog because you are not Catholic and it doesn't interest you, please hang in there! Just to let you know, that Jesus' mother, in that role, is also mother of us … Continue reading “Do whatever He tells you…”
“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
Mothers Prayers
I am so grateful and blessed that the Mothers Prayers service was held during the Military Council of Catholic Women Forum on Saturday. I have been involved with Mothers Prayers since it was first taught to me and a group of other Military wives and mothers in 1998. We were living in Heidelberg, Germany where … Continue reading Mothers Prayers
Endings and new beginnings…
I'm typing this at the Phoenix airport as I wait for my flight back home. The MCCW Forum is over and it was amazing. Our speakers were inspiring and incredibly encouraging and funny, which was a nice surprise. The theme was Mission Discipleship and I wish we'd recorded all the general sessions so everyone who … Continue reading Endings and new beginnings…
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
Drowning in Lemonade 
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