It takes courage to be a prophet. People will say, “Who are you to talk out? By what authority do you speak?” People like to hear compliments, not criticisms, but we need prophets to tell us the truth, even if it hurts. Babies require lullabies, but adults require the facts Read more…
My workdays are long. My day today started at 7:00 AM and went to 6:30 PM. These days are draining, but it is such a comfort and relief Mary and Jesus are with me. They help me keep my priorities on track. For me, life is all about following God’s Read more…
Workdays seem so long, sucking up all my energy and vitality. I am pleased to take a moment of quiet and be with the Blessed Mother and her Son. It rejuvenates my soul and prepares me for dinner, dishes, and bed. There are times at night when I am all Read more…
Christians have struggled with Church unity since the days of Peter and Paul. I don’t know why, but I find it difficult for two Christians to agree on anything. If you push these differences hard enough, you get church schisms, which I regard as rather sad. Instead of fracture, we Read more…
I can’t believe we are already in ordinary time, and Ash Wednesday will be March 2, 2022, a little over a month away. Whatever happened to Advent and Christmas? I hadn’t planned it, but I am focusing on making my relationship with God more intimate. I will attend the Saturday Read more…
Last Saturday, I went to the vigil and the Gospel reading was from John, the Wedding Feast. It is a happy account where Mary calls on her son to save the party from disaster. The account is rich in symbolism and foreshadows Christ’s death on the cross. It is one Read more…
I went to Mass yesterday because doing so and receiving the Eucharist means a great deal to me. It is sad that Mass is so sparsely attended, but under the circumstances, I can see why. I hate how abbreviated the service is and not being able to socialize after the Read more…
When I was quarantining and sheltering in place, I wasn’t all alone because God and Mary were always with me. They were a great comfort to me. I was fortunate my symptoms were mild. I have been far sicker before, but their companionship was a great relief and inspiration to Read more…
I have been reading a number of excellent books on a wide variety of topics, but they all speak to the importance of knowing yourself and your vision. For me, that is simple. I am a child of our loving Father in Heaven, who cares, provides, and blesses me with Read more…
God created the heavens, the earth, and all life therein. He did so out of his infinitive creative love, and He said all of it was good. He created man and woman in His own image, also out of His creative love. Furthermore, He calls us to be stewards and Read more…