As Pontius Pilate once asked “What is truth?” Well, truth manifests itself differently to each of us.  Sometimes we just don’t receive it with the same understanding or manner as another.  What ones believes is truth, another believes is false. What one believes is accurate, another believes is suspect. Sometimes we ignore red flags because … Continue reading "…What Is Truth?"

What a day! There was laughter, tears, joy, sorrow, grief, happiness, relief, and peace. Probably many other nouns and verbs, but I think the picture is clear. They were expressed and they were also felt. It was a very fulfilling day from the source of being! It’s astounding how alive one can feel when we … Continue reading "…Gift of Soul"

Reflection from one year ago: I spoke briefly today with a church community acquaintance whose husband had recently died.  They had been married for 60 years and both are pillars of the community. They were also the Grand Marshalls for the Labor Day parade. Their name and their contributions, to many in their hometown, have … Continue reading "…We Are Pillars"

Reflection from one year ago: Last night as I briefly looked out the window awaiting a neighbor to drop off something for my son, I saw emergency vehicles pulling into a friend’s house on the main road.   I wasn’t deeply anxious because of the large amount of family members, but certainly concerned for their well … Continue reading "…The Lord Rescues"

Reflection from one year ago: Today, I had a visit from a friend.  He stopped by to say hello and catch up on life’s recent events.  During his visit, he told my husband and I that his wife had begun to pray the rosary with him.  This may not seem very impressive but it truly … Continue reading "…The Pain of Love"

Reflection from one year ago: During my years through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, I began placing an open Bible in my home’s foyer. It’s placed on a stand near the front door so it’s clearly visible when people enter or exit and it’s seen when we walk down the steps from the … Continue reading "…God-Breathed"

Reflection from one year ago: It’s too easy to get overwhelmed with responsibilities of home, animal care, piles of homework assignments, daily journal entries, then add to it texts from traveling husband and inquiring family members.  All these time consuming tasks, are exacerbated while trying to pack supplies and bags for a night away with … Continue reading "…Morning with Christ"

Reflection from one year ago: My 4th child is in Confirmation preparatory classes.  I have the privilege of guiding her studies and witnessing her first hand insight of those findings.  Of all my children so far, she is the one I feel has really opened her heart to the teachings and whisperings of Christ without … Continue reading "…Aim towards God"

Refection from one year ago:   What do we do when both the past and future taunt us and keeps us psychologically locked in place? This is easy… Kyrie Eleison, Paula  

Reflection from one year ago: Our minds are scientifically and philosophically amazing!  They can be practical and functional as well as creative and fascinating! We all have thoughts;  random, purposeful, exciting, even terrifying, it’s a nonstop ride. Even when we sleep, the mind is actively processing the day’s events with chaotic threads that perhaps were … Continue reading "…Pray for Clarity"