Nostalgia
Time it was
and what a time it was
It was
A time of innocence
a time of confidences.
Long ago,
It must be
I have a photograph
preserve your memories
they’re all that’s left you.
S & G
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.
I was immediately transported back to my grandparents kitchen table on their farm. It was breakfast which always included a slice of beautiful New York State cheddar cheese and some orange juice. As I took a piece of cheddar cheese, I said, “this really is one of your best creations, you know…” “Meh,” He smiled….
Light the candle of Hope in someone’s life. By your presence may they feel the presence of Christ. May they know the joy of a promise kept…God always keeps his promises.Here is a local priests website, I think you may enjoy it. www.fatherweber.com
“I cannot do anything on my own; I judge as I hear, and my judgement is just, because I do not seek my own will but the will of the one who sent me.” John 5:30When I read these words, it makes me remember the number of times that Jesus tells us that what is…
It is fall and it means time for cleaning. Cleaning out the garden and the house and preparing one for next year and one for winter. Planning is not my strength but with each passing year, I have come to see the benefits of doing something now to appreciate it down the road. Consequently, I am expanding my…
So Saturday I had the opportunity to present a workshop at a conference in our diocese. What a great opportunity to truly glimpse God! So many people, all working toward the same end. All putting their energies into being the hands and feet of Christ here and now. In addition, I was able to sit…
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…