My daughter Katie decided that she wanted to host a foreign exchange student. She came to me and asked if that would be all right. I told her she needed to ask her dad, he’s never been interested in doing that before. To my amazement, Katie’s dad, Jimmy, said it would be all right to … [Read more…]
You stole my heart the minute I knew you were there.It didn’t seem realBut you were what I always wanted for him It’s by far the hardest thing I’ve ever done …I’ve had some hard times in my life. My dad died when I was 19. My mom died when I was 26. I divorced … [Read more…]
The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit is an enumeration of seven spiritual gifts originating with patristic authors, later elaborated by five intellectual virtues and four other groups of ethical characteristics. They are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord (wonder). Today is the feast of Pentecost. This is the day … [Read more…]
The beginning of a new year. Many people look at the new year as a time to make promises, make resolutions, go on a diet, exercise more, etc. But the Catholic Church celebrates the new year on the first Sunday of Advent in anticipation of the birth of Baby Jesus. Shouldn’t we take this time … [Read more…]
“Every time I dare to do a good thing I’m doing it in the name of my mother.” Maya Angelou I want to be a good person. I really do. I try really hard sometimes to be a good person. Most of the time I can handle it but then there are times that doesn’t … [Read more…]
For the last few weeks I have been wanting to write about bread. We’ve been reading a lot about it in church and Father Darrell’s sermons have recently been about bread. I love bread so this is right up my alley. This week though bread takes on a completely different definition. We are on the … [Read more…]
Ashes to AshesDust to Dust Remember man, that you are born of dust and to dust you shall return. I love Ash Wednesday. I hate Ash Wednesday. I love the Catholicism, the tradition, the opportunity for repentance. But I hate it too. On hat day, like no other, I revert back to my childhood. I … [Read more…]
Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Blaise. His feast day is actually February 3rd but I am lucky to live in a community that brings the traditions to weekend masses. I love the Feast of St. Blaise. I am taken back to my childhood when we used to kneel along the communion rail after … [Read more…]
Stirred is the difference between living and living for God. I don’t exactly know when the Holy Spirit began to stir me. I guess he has all along. It’s just a little nudge in my gut. I’m sure you’ve felt it too although you may not have known what it was. I encourage you to … [Read more…]
How the Covid Stole the Picnic (with my apologies to Dr. Seuss) Every Farmer Down in Fancy Farm liked the Picnic a lot But the Covid, Who lived all around Did NOT! The Covid hated everything! It did not matter the season! Now, please don’t ask why. No one knows the reason. It could be … [Read more…]