As fearful people we are inclined to develop a mind-set that makes us say: "There's not enough food for everyone, so I better be sure I save enough for myself in case of emergency," or "There's not enough knowledge for everyone to enjoy; so I'd better keep my knowledge to myself, so no one else … Continue reading Making Room
Category: Journey
Self-ish?
There is sometimes that niggling feeling in the back of my brain. This niggling leads to thoughts. The thoughts lead to...oh dear you know where this is going. I've been thinking about this for a while, pondering it's meaning on this part of my journey. For months now there has been a song, by an … Continue reading Self-ish?
of funerals and grief
I did the math. Thirty-six years ago I met my friend Pam. She was visiting her aunt & uncle who were living for a year in my neighborhood. We met sometime around Ascension Thursday, I remember not having a clue what Ascension Thursday was. This would be rectified over time, at the right time. Summers, … Continue reading of funerals and grief
Trust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1m_sWJQm2fs A simple five letter word that bears and holds so much. Trust. In Matthew 14: 22 to 33 we read part of the Scripture where Jesus asks Peter and the disciples to trust. Peter most specifically in that, it is Peter who steps out in great faith to walk on water out to Jesus. … Continue reading Trust
The Easter Vigil
The Readings for the Easter Vigil are rich, full, and deep. Re-presenting, telling our faith history all in one moment. When all of the readings are included, there are options, the Mass is quite long. It's also my favorite Mass of the year. This Mass contains within it the breadth and depth of who we … Continue reading The Easter Vigil
Good? Friday!
This afternoon I'll be in Church for a couple of hours celebrating the Passion of our Lord. The readings of the day are really rich, recounting Jesus' betrayal, right through his death. The way the Gospel is read the community responds with "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!" at those moments when Jesus is condemned. I remember … Continue reading Good? Friday!
Grasping
Philippians 2: 6 - 11 Christ Jesus, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God something to be grasped. Rather, he emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, coming in human likeness; and found human in appearance, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, even … Continue reading Grasping
Holy Week
Holy Week, there is nothing like it. The Pinnacle of our experience as Christians. From the beauty and acknowledgement of Passion Sunday where we proclaim Jesus as King and Lord to Holy Thursday, and Good Friday where we condemn this King and sentence him to the death of criminals. The Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday … Continue reading Holy Week
A moment of economical joy
The other day I had a 90+ minute conversation with an industry professional. It was a good conversation for both of us one of listening, and learning. As we finished the conversation I experienced two things: first a deep sense of joy in the sharing of our experience, and second a flash of a memory of … Continue reading A moment of economical joy
Spring
This time of year is very special to me, it's spring. It's a time for rebirth. The earth is awakening after a long winters nap, a rest, a respite. I get the need for a respite. We all need a respite. Down time to regroup and be still. The gray overcast, blech. The subtle change … Continue reading Spring
A Quilter's Heart 