This is one of my favorite quotes from Stephen Colbert because it exposes the hypocrisy of the way we think as a self proclaimed “Christian” nation. I am also linking the clip from his show the other night with Fr. Tom Reese from Georgetown University that talks about the budget being a moral document. In…
http://www.facebook.com/FrJamesMartin?ref=tsA beautiful video about the sacrifices that the religious women make on behalf of the Gospel. It is humbling to watch and it makes me think of the the nuns who I knew that dedicated thier lives to the poor in rural Kentucky, West Virginia and in the inner city where I live. Unsung Heroes. …
This is where our power lies. In the midst of any controversy we can be drawn to this. This is the power of Christ in our hearts and in our lives. Is it easy? No. Is it possible? Yes.
http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1201646.htmAnother article, this one about the Archbishop who is going to head up the restructuring or whatever of the LWCS. I can’t help but wonder what role we women play when the priests are in need of reprimand and getting back on track. Yet when I read this article, all I can think is “YOU…
So the other hot topic for not only us Catholics but for so many who are supported by the religious women who hold up every community in one way or another, is the recent “crackdown” on nuns by the vatican. Here is a blog that highlights what is happening and why it is so foolish…
http://www.americamagazine.org/content/article.cfm?article_id=13347Wonderful article that engages people who have stopped going to church and why! Finally, people may feel that someone notices and someone cares and it does matter if you show up at your parish. A must read for any person who is involved in ministry, in thier parish or who simply want to know that…
I was talking to my husband last night and realized that I abandon this blog after Easter every year. I am generally exhausted from the activities and affect that Lent, Holy Week and Easter have on me. Having three growing children who are active in many church things makes for one over active period. In…
This is how we can see “glimpses of God” because Jesus is risen! Alive among us! God is everywhere and in all things! Blessed be God forever.
I think I am feeling him in Baltimore! I am hearing such a message of hope and I am witnessing joy! Praise God!
As many of you know, I began blogging as a Lenten experience a couple of years ago. It consisted of daily reflections, a couple of resources and prayers. The name is Lent Thing (and the number has changed with the years) and was named after the experience that I had while in college with my…