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…
When I was a youth, I thought I knew, do, and change everything. Now that I am a senior, I have learned how little I know, do, or change. It is truly humbling, yet I still believe my life has purpose, meaning, and I will make a difference in this Read more…
I don’t understand the account of the Tower of Babel. As far I can tell, God wants all of humanity to love one another, be at peace with one another, and in short be one. I don’t know why we have multiple languages. I suppose it stems from geographic isolation, Read more…
It is such a comfort to know the Blessed Mother is in heaven and who loves me. She has known sorrow, and joy, and lived a life free from sin. This is important to me as I try to lead a moral and godly life. It is great comfort also Read more…
I have COVID. I had my booster, so my symptoms were rather mild, kind of like the flu. Most of the symptoms are gone, and I feel much better. I must quarantine until Saturday. I ease the pain of isolation by calling and texting friends and family and keeping them Read more…
Prayer is such a blessed gift. When I pray to God, I know I am not alone, our hearts beat as one. He soothes my soul from the rigors of the day and renews my spirit. Prayer helps clarify my thinking and stills my emotions and gives me hope. Prayer Read more…
I have a beautiful painting of Mary and child hanging above my couch in my living room. Whenever I want to lose myself in spirituality, I gaze at its beauty. Mary so lovingly holds her baby Jesus. She is cloaked in red and blue, symbolizing her royalty and her purity. Read more…
As the older I get, the more I see the importance of casting my eyes inward to the little candle in my heart. It is there that I commune with God, feel His presence, and renew my energy. This spark is very important because it shows light on matters and Read more…