So yesterday was the first day of the conclave and we have had two voting sessions. I am only remotely interested as I cannot partake and I have to live with the decision anyway, I trust God, I mean after B16 emeritus, why wouldn’t I?? We chose the wrong person to lead us in this…
Today one of my elementary school classmates is being buried. Now the fourth to go from our small class. So sad. His funeral is taking place as I write this. In lieu of attending I am writing this post, as I am heading to work myself. But I want to write this because he was the last one…
Well, I just have to get this off my chest. Yesterday, on Talk of the Nation on NPR they were asking callers what the were looking for in their next Pope, it was an interesting interview and I was heartened by most of the responses until the last one, which has disturbed me since.While most…
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…
A fish cannot drown in water, A bird does not fall in air. In the fire of creation, God doesn’t vanish: the fire brightens. Each creature God made must live in its own true nature; How could I resist my nature, that lives for oneness with God? — Mechthild of MagdeburgThis was the quote on the…
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…
If this doesn’t make you smile…..
Please join me at Lent Thing Seven for the holy season of Lent. I created a page above and a link beside. Hoping you come and visit and as always, please share your thoughts. Many blessings as we enter Lent.
I guess if I were at the Vatican I would be a little on edge. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/lightning-strikes-vatican-day-pope-1704295 Just sayin’
It is hard to know what to say about this. I am conflicted in as much as I am very pleased and have a great deal of respect for the decision that this Pope has made. I want to think it is a good and honest one. I believe it is drawn from humility…I will…