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.
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Wednesday of Holy Week
“During the day, Jesus was teaching in the temple area, but at night he would leave and stay at the place called the Mount of Olives.” Luke 21:37Jesus always took time to pray. Jesus took time with his Father. His ability to fulfill his mission came from that constant connection. It prepared him for the…
Mary, Mother of All Mothers
My daughter made this video a couple of years ago, when she was twelve, for me to use at a presentation that I was doing on Mary. I gave her the song, John Michael Talbot’s Magnificat and asked to to add pictures for me. This is what I got, from a twelve year old. A…
Being People of Yes!
http://www.romereports.com/palio/pope-francis-asks-that-church-be-joyful-and-positive-community-english-9934.html#.UYYlr0nD_wpA friend posted this video on Facebook. I can’t help but think how God is answering prayers with this simple approach of love. “When we become a community of who says yes instead of no…” imagine what can flow out of that.Today is First Communion at our church, parents and children have said “yes” to…
Love Overflowing
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. “Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven. Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure…
Building Bridges
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…
Blot Out My Offenses
I still have John Michael Talbot playing in my car. Which means that every day I am reciting this Psalm 51. Everyday, there is a new reason why I need to sing it. Some days I find myself in tears as I consider God’s divine mercy and my glaring faults. At times, most times, only…