Mary, a Mother for Moms
Mary Can Identify with Moms Today Recently I spoke to a group of moms and grandmothers. They requested that I talk about how Mary was a model for mothers. This prompted me to review the Blessed Mother’s life noticing how it resembled what current moms might be going through. Because it is May, Mary’s month, […]
Encouragement vs. Discouragement
Recently a friend who returned from South Africa told me this story. She met a woman, who had a lovely voice and composed her own songs but used to sing only for herself, family, and friends. One day someone commented to her that she ought to share her gift with others by becoming a professional. […]
Eucharist, Our Sacred Meal
An Amazing Gift On Holy Thursday we heard the story of how Jesus instituted the Eucharist. And lately the Mass readings have to do with this sacrament. Jesus took some bread and said, “This is my body,” and then he held a cup of wine and claimed, “This is my blood.” Some faith traditions hold […]
Moon Memories and Musings
Exciting News about the Moon The moon captured the attention of most people lately because of the historic journey to it four astronauts made. Like me, as the Artemis 11 capsule surrounded by flames sped 24,000 mph at 5000 degrees for an ocean landing, you probably held your breath. Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, […]
Wit and Wisdom, a Wise Easter Gift
Wise sayings flood the Internet. Every day I post a cartoon on Facebook. For this holy, happy Easter Week, I am sharing one I posted that is not a picture, but a list of sayings that might make you smile or scratch your head. Humor adds joy to life. Enjoy these: Still trying to get […]
Self-Care and Mental Health: Why It Matters and How to Start
As we approach Easter Sunday, the celebration of new life, I thought it fitting to post a guest blog by Patricia Sarmiento. She offers practical, tried ways to renew our life on earth. I needed this. May you find it helpful too! Self-Care Defined Self-care refers to actions people take to support their physical, emotional, […]
Precious Gift of Life
For three weeks in a row we are celebrating the funeral of a Sister, and some Sisters are under Hospice care, the vestibule to the next world. This is making me more conscious that my life too has an expiration date. It has also heightened my awareness of how precious my life is. Each morning […]
Listening to God
Listening to God is essential for cultivating the spiritual life. During Lent a frequent refrain is “If today you hear God’s voice, harden not your hearts.” God speaks to us through multiple channels. It is dangerous and dumb to put his voice on mute. Listen to Scripture The Bible is God’s Word. Sometimes it can […]
DNA Facts from a Friend
A marvel of our human body
Happy Chance Encounters
God sometimes plants a chance encounter along the path of our life that amazes us and makes a big difference. Encounter in Hawaii Every day I post a cartoon on Facebook (except now during Lent). This has become a ministry for me. Many people tell me they enjoy reading the cartoons and ask where I […]