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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Black Saints, Present and Upcoming
February is Black history month. In its honor, I present a few Black Saints and those on the way to canonization. The Process of Canonization Usually five years after a person’s death, someone petitions a bishop to open a cause for canonization. After approval,the proposed person is called Servant of God. An appointed person gathers […]
Visit to Guatemala
My nephew Andy invited me to visit him in Guatemala so a member of his family could meet his girlfriend, who isn’t able to enter the USA. Last week he treated me to a vacation jam-packed with activities that left me exhausted but full of wonderful memories. Seeing this country firsthand was an eyeopener. I […]
Pier Giorgio Frassati, A New Young Saint
Pier Giorgio is the subject of a book I just read. I’m glad I did because I hadn’t been acquainted with this young man. What an appealing model for young people today! He was born in Turin, Italy, on April 6, 1901. Pier’s mother was a painter and practiced the minimum of faith. His father, […]