Had a thought to go and visit the webpage of Mount Saviour Monastary where I saw that Br. William has passed away. Rest in peace Br. My image of him is walking the long hills every Sunday afternoon with his walking stick even though his body was failing him. He cheerfully greeted whatever weather. My…
Today is Fat Tuesday! Today we feast for tomorrow we fast! Are you ready?? Have you given any thought to your Lenten experience? Here are a couple of suggestions if you are local.1.) Lenten Nights of Reflection: March 10th, 24th and April 7th at Historic St. Johns Parish rectory. We will be using Rob Bell’s…
Since I am trying to gather information for the other blog based on Fr. Martin’s book, I have been following him on FB and seeing some great articles. Some I am posting on the Wednesday Morning blog but there are some unrelated to the book that I find very useful. The one that I am posting…
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Today we had the 2nd meeting of our Wednesday Morning Book Group. The song that was used for prayer repeated the lines “I am blessed” followed by “I am grateful”. What a wonderful way to walk through the world repeating those things to yourself. I find I am thanking God in various situations that perhaps…
I have a good life. Even when there are trials I can see God working through the people in it. Perhaps that is the point of the this blog, to express my gratitude openly. So I am going to do that for just a moment today.Yesterday was my 45th birthday. The love and attention I…
A classmate of mine passed away yesterday after a lifelong battle with herself. I hope she has found peace. I remember 30 years ago thinking she was unhappy even though she appeared happy on the surface. Still, she allowed herself to be used and misused and consequently mocked. She had a very clear reputation. But…
For the past couple of weeks our pastor has been on vacation. In his place has been an old Irish priest who lives in residence at our Parish. When I say “old” I am not as interested in his age as in his religion. We have been privy to terms such as “co-habitive fornication,” to…