Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. "Prayer cannot be reduced to the spontaneous outpouring of interior impulse: in order to pray, one must have the will to pray. Nor is it enough to know what … Continue reading Prayer, Sometimes
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Hold
Hold is my 2026 word of the year. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DY3Oye5Ald5/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== "I'm holding you in my heart." means I'm praying for you and your intentions. I see the heartache you are experiencing right now and will walk with you through it. I see the joy and am praising with you. I see your grief and am grieving … Continue reading Hold
Honest Thomas
The Gospel Reading from this weekend is from John 20, with the highlight being Thomas, who, in this moment earns the moniker Doubting Thomas. It is easy to see his doubt, sure. It's easy to hear finger-wagging Jesus scolding Thomas. And yet, is Jesus really scolding Thomas as much as he is stating a truth … Continue reading Honest Thomas
Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Joseph. Joseph, earthly father of Jesus, never says one word in any of the Gospels. Ever. While wordless in speech he speaks volumes to Faith, Fidelity to Marriage, to Trust. As the Gospel of Matthew begins, we hear Joseph's lineage revealing that he is the current heir to the throne of David. As husband to … Continue reading Solemnity of Saint Joseph
Pondering and Writing
Happy Monday of the fourth week of Lent....I started writing this last week - which is not unusual for me. Sunday's Gospel from John is where Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well. There is much about this encounter that I don't fully understand, giving me an opportunity to go deeper. While on the … Continue reading Pondering and Writing
Word of the Year – a Reflection on Surrender
The overarching theme of the last six years is, "it doesn't mean what you think it means." A wee bit more pondering brings me to the place of realization that this is very much the theme of life. This is often affirmed in expected places. At the parish I'm part of the Discipleship University team, … Continue reading Word of the Year – a Reflection on Surrender
As you love yourself
To love another is to see the face of God - Victor Hugo Les Miserables While praying Liturgy of the Hours this morning one of the responses is, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. There is no greater commandment than these." Of late I'm pondering this, … Continue reading As you love yourself
Meeting Elizabeth of the Trinity
Intimacy. Language is fascinating. Words have meaning and many words have more than one meaning. When we look back at the etymology (origin and original meaning) it is something other than its current usage. The WORD though is the same through all eternity. How utterly unfathomable is this, and yet it is precisely this WORD … Continue reading Meeting Elizabeth of the Trinity
Pages or a Travelogue
At the beginning of August I traveled to Maine to visit with family. With a little over two thousand miles between here and there it's not quite as easy to see them frequently. One of my goals in going was to put my feet in the ocean. Goal: unlocked. https://videopress.com/v/VTgDj9Up?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The water, chilly.The breeze, breezy.The … Continue reading Pages or a Travelogue
Exercise
Pause for a moment to ponder the goodness of the Lord. Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat [or drink], or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds in the sky; they … Continue reading Exercise
A Quilter's Heart 