God In my Compost

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.
Anyone who knows me, knows that I am not a real fan of the way Rome does things. I have appropriate respect for Pope Benedict and always have. I have tried to like him and there have been moments when I have found I do (Big of me, eh?) but mostly I am just frustrated. Frustrated by…
Happy Feast Day St. Francis of Assisi…one of my favorite saints. I remember watching Brother Sun and Sister Moon a movie about the life of Saint Francis and St. Clare and I thought he was the kindest, meekest and gentlest saint there could be. And he was portrayed by an adorable actor so there was…
Here is a video of James Martin Sj who had first hand experience of the aftermath of the events of 9/11. There is a moment in the video where I am certain that Christ was present to all who were wounded mentally, spiritually and physically. To those who were given last rites by the many…
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/mar/13/new-pope-thirteen-key-factsPope Francis I gives me hope…although there is one point that I am really uncomfortable with…but I will pray that the Holy Spirit deal with that.In the meantime, here is what we know. We know he is a Jesuit…we know he picked Francis…a humble intellectual…what a concept!I will be back but I am overcome and…
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19-20 Our story as Christians is just…
So, I have been thinking and thinking about writing on my blog. I have really missed it. Then I decided to pop on and friend Lynda sent a note of encouragement!! Thank you Lynda, I have missed you too!Where to begin. Well, I have taken on the whole faith formation program at my parish and…
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I too am amazed at what my compost pile can grow. Its a nice analogy that out of waste can grow something strong and beautiful. I love a God of second chances!