We sinners are very susceptible to a reward-centered understanding of our relationship to God. Tit for tat. I do this; then you better do that. But this is very juvenile, very primitive. We’ve been invited to work in the vineyard of the Lord. That is the greatest privilege imaginable, to participate in the Lord’s work. Why are … Continue reading "…There’s Just No Comparison"
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I reflected on this passage and thought of the many times I myself have cried, or seen other people cry from frustration, sadness or feeling as if things were beyond their control. It’s amazing though, that in those moments, before the tears begin to dry or even that veil of hopelessness lifts, that the inner … Continue reading "…Even Jesus Wept"
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Someone, about 30 yrs my senior, told me that he knows many facts about Catholicism and many understandings within the Bible. However, he asked me, how does one go about having a relationship with God – because He wasn’t certain he had one. I told him that to begin any relationship there must be communication. … Continue reading "…Dear God"
Read MorePure Love, Tradition, Trinity, Mediator, Grace, Holy Mother, Scripture, History, Art, Icons, Vibrancy, Prayer, Reverence, Holiness, Mission, Universality, World Wide Fellowship, Apostles, Saints, Scholars, Religious men and women, Eternity, Salvation, Pure Forgiveness, Good overcoming Evil, Sacrifice, Knowledge, Hope, Faith, Joy, and truthfully knowing that one is never alone, ever, in anything that occurs. It continues … Continue reading "…Fullness of Life"
Read More“The innovator, whose reform turns into schism, lacks patience. He does not respect the delays of God and of the Church, the delays of life. He moves with a rigid and exasperated logic toward “all-or-nothing” solutions, in which viable elements are cast off with all others. He all but puts the Church in the position of living … Continue reading "…Slow Your Roll"
Read MoreI always smile when meeting people, whether I know them or not. It displays our humanity in care and interest in the other person. It also relieves stress, lessens pain, is a mood enhancer and is quite contagious. Needless to say, a smile goes a long way and can be a spiritual touch for so … Continue reading "…A Silent Welcome"
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This quote from Bishop Robert Barron extends the message on why humanity tends to lean towards hate and radicalism and doomed to repeat. “Friends, after Jesus names his twelve apostles in today’s Gospel, he heals a multitude of people. And that multitude represents us, for we all stand in need of the Savior’s healing touch. … Continue reading "God Help Us…"
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There have been many American historical moments that call out Patriotism…American Revolution, Pearl Harbor, 9/11, those were just at the top of my head but I know there are many other moments, good and bad, in our short history. Today I read a Facebook post from a local mom who was a little upset that … Continue reading "…Does History Indeed Repeat?"
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A few years back while at my son’s sports game, I said to some other moms, “Boy, it’s such a gorgeous day here, it’s hard to believe Florida is getting racked with Hurricane Irma right now. A mom retorted that between Hurricanes Harvey and Irma tearing up Texas, the Caribbean, now Florida, and the earthquake … Continue reading "…But to Whom Will You Run?"
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This message is for all people and all generations. When someone does something that is against general moral theory, I often wonder if they ever knew better. There are many who don’t for one reason or another. We must always teach and better yet, live our lives with good intentions, good aspirations, and constantly seeking … Continue reading "…Know the Good"
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