Wife, mother, blogger, Catholic ministry. I love to garden even when it goes wrong. Same with writing (and we know it can go wrong.) Believing that God is present in all of it.
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A Moment of Appreciation.
My husband just left for a walk…he asked me if I wanted to go but I had just gotten my youngest off on the bus and was frozen already…it is a cold blustery day here in CNY so I said, “um, no.” So off he went, making the most of his layoff.That is the difference…
Catholic Spring?
I just wanted to share an excellent article from the Guardian about the Catholic church in England. I love correlation to the Arab spring and how the people can influence the direction that the church goes in. Let me know what you think!http://apps.facebook.com/theguardian/commentisfree/belief/2011/nov/10/catholic-church-people-power?fb_ref=U-_a1toroc6Ih74pU9IVfq_J-CFCONX01FRS-339thXXX&fb_source=home_multiline&fb_action_types=news.reads
Epiphany Sunday
One rule while I was growing up and in my own house now was that no Christmas was put away until after the Epiphany, (though the official end to the church season is next week when we celebrate The Baptism of the Lord). Consequently, I also do not immediately put up decorations on Thanksgiving. I believe…
There’s More!
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,for they will be satisfied” Matthew 5:5-6But wait! There’s more! Jesus promised more! I couldn’t walk away, because there is a sermon going on. Blessed are the meek…who are the meek? Are the meek the ones who are…
Hope Awakened
Jesus said to his disciples:“Be watchful! Be alert!You do not know when the time will come.It is like a man traveling abroad.He leaves home and places his servants in charge,each with his own work,and orders the gatekeeper to be on the watch.Watch, therefore;you do not know when the Lord of the house is coming,whether in…
God In My Compost — Third Installment– Finding God in My Garden
I am always getting compliments about my kids. They are good kids, I can see why people like them. They are thoughtful, respectful but still playful in the kid way. They are always willing to help and try their very best to be kind. Kindness is a big thing in my world. When I receive…