So here we are. Here I am. Resurrection Day. Our Lord is ALIVE! From today's Readings Sequence: Christians, to the Paschal Victim Offer your thankful praises! A Lamb the sheep redeems; Christ, who only is sinless, Reconciles sinners to the Father. Death and life have contended in that combat stupendous: The Prince of life, who … Continue reading Resurrection Day
Category: reflections
Holy Saturday
So what was it then that drew me into/back to the Catholic Faith? Well it is and isn't simple. Simple story: I met the man who would one day become my husband, started having some serious faith conversations. Saying I wasn't satisfied in my own faith experience wouldn't be true - I wasn't ready to … Continue reading Holy Saturday
Good Friday?
GOOD Friday Yes it is.This is the one day - the only day of the year that Mass is not celebrated. The Communion Service is so beautiful. So beautiful. The Readings for the day are deeply meaningful and rich to be savored. April 18th will forever be a Feast Day (though today will be a … Continue reading Good Friday?
Holy Thursday
Mary anoints his feet with oil and then Jesus washes the disciples feet just before the guys sit down to eat the Passover meal. It is at this meal, at this moment where we have the beginning of the Priesthood. It's in the washing of their feet - which isn't a particularly pleasant thing - … Continue reading Holy Thursday
Moments of Memory
There are two other moments, nope 3, that stand out in my faith journey that have such amazing memory. Though they are years apart they are related in a beautiful way. Chrism or Holy (Blessed) Oil is used for several different life events: Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism & Confirmation), anointing those who are sick and … Continue reading Moments of Memory
Holy Week
Lent, Holy Week and Easter hold special meaning in my heart. The seasons of the Church reflect - depending on what part of the world you're in - the seasons of the year. This time of year calls us to reflect on our lives where we can make changes and improve and where we've done … Continue reading Holy Week
From Ashes to Palms
I mentioned a few posts back that we "give up" the "A word" or "H word" as they are interchangeable. If you're wondering what those are lean in I'll whisper them (alleluia or hallelujah). Giggle. It's not much longer and we'll be singing Alleluia again. At the Proclamation of the Gospel during Lent we say … Continue reading From Ashes to Palms
Casting Crowns Who Am I - lyrics (partial) Not because of who I am But because of what You've done. Not because of what I've done But because of who You are. I am a flower quickly fading, Here today and gone tomorrow. A wave tossed in the ocean. A vapor in the wind. Still … Continue reading
Martha’s Moments
Today's Gospel reading - the resurrection of Lazarus. I heard something new this morning. Well not so much new but I heard something different this morning about a different type of death - despair. And from one of my very favorite Gospel people, Martha. To me she's just real. I can identify with her in … Continue reading Martha’s Moments
Beginning Again
So yesterday was a bit of a challenge. I'm not sure why but I had the sense it would be in spite of the fact that I got the work done that I intended before I left. A little more in fact - pictures resized for a different blog post entirely. The way to work … Continue reading Beginning Again
A Quilter's Heart 