Reflection from a year ago: I thought I was in a professional place that was a true calling. However, my expectations and the reality clashed like hot and cold air.  After awhile, I began to see and hear things that weren’t wonderful. My heart and soul began to sink and my expectations were dropping like … Continue reading "…Called For His Purpose"

Reflection from one year ago: “The supposedly “spiritual” person is often blind to what the simple see plainly. Like the majority of people in the world, Balaam, a professing religious person, could not see God at work, not even when He was personally opposing him! Yet, the dumb donkey, a lowly beast of burden,saw God at work … Continue reading "…Spiritual Blindness"

Reflection from one year ago: Today I was thinking about the population of the world that is poor and suffers social inequality.  I understand why it occurs.  History has proven the underlying issues of humanity’s quest with ego driven behaviors such as power, racism, bigotry, to name a few, which does not allow all people … Continue reading "…Lend to the Lord"

Reflection from one year ago: What do you do when, as quoted from a 1970’s Saturday morning cartoon commercial break,  “your get up and go, has gone up and went?”  The cartoon figure exclaimed  “…hanker for a hunk of cheese!”  Well, snacks are great and with the right choice, healthy, but what if you recognize … Continue reading "…Just Be Still"

Reflection from a year ago: I was thinking about people. We come in so many varieties like flowers, foods, animals, and languages to name just a few. Our thoughts, ideas, values, morals, and ethics all so seemingly variant.  But what we do have in common is the love of God and the dignity he bestows upon each of us.  We are masterpieces … Continue reading "…We The People"

Reflection from one year ago: Yesterday while driving to an appointment, I was on a road that I have traveled for 50 yrs.  The early years were mainly with my Catholic, Italian, great grandmother. Her name was Philomena, Minnie to her friends, and Noni to us.  She used to work for a family in a … Continue reading "…A Memory Worth a Treasure"

Reflection from one year ago: I think people forget that to be a good person is not difficult. We don’t have to change the world or do ultra extraordinary feats in our daily lives. Today, simple smiles, a genuine “good luck”, was all it took to show kindness.   I had an appointment for a … Continue reading "…Entertaining Angels"

Reflection from one year ago: We all get tired. Even strong, healthy people get tired from a chronic situation whether physical, mental or spiritual.  Sometimes, we are called upon to be that temporary support.  While they continue their personal efforts to persevere, we can just shift some of that metaphorical weight off of them and … Continue reading "…Take My Hand"

Reflection from one year ago: St. Padre Pio, was the priest with Stigmata. How utterly awesome and frightening at the same time.  I was not aware of St. Padre Pio’s story until after I obtained a small inspirational ornament.  It sits on my kitchen windowsill with the words: “Pray, hope and don’t worry. Trust in … Continue reading "…Let’s Pray"

Reflection from one year ago: This morning began with tears.   Tears from another’s soul that was exhausted from fighting against physical pain over years without any change. Fear of the unknown can cripple our outlook,  mind and future.  When a problem is chronic, there are feelings of defeat and loss. Loss of present joy, future … Continue reading "…Lean Into His Embrace"