A Faith Journey
This Sunday, the Priest talked about the 70 Disciples. He told us how we are all called to spread the Good News. He told us how we don't have to be Great with Words. He told us that we don't have to go and Preach to others. He told us that the best way... Continue Reading →
What I wouldn't give to be like my Little Girls and my Nieces! Oh, to have the Innocence, the Love, the Compassion, the Trust, the Ability to See the Person, to see What Matters about the Person and not the Trivialities, not the Superficialities! You see, one of my Nieces has to wear a Tot... Continue Reading →
The readings this Sunday keep coming back to me. Yes, I know it's only Monday, but I have read a few things to remind me of them, and dagnabit, they just won't go away! That just sounds wrong, doesn't it? Allow me to clarify, I do not want the Word of the Lord to leave... Continue Reading →
Scary word, isn't it? Commitment. To pledge oneself, to bind or obligate by pledge or assurance. One is bound to a duty, to an obligation. Father pointed out something so true, so obvious, that we, perhaps have failed to see it... When we follow through on a commitment, it shapes us to follow through on... Continue Reading →
Thank you, Lord, for this great lesson in Humility! Is it fair to say that for the vast majority of us, when we will be in the "Public's Eye," e.g. like before a Congregation, we try to look our best? I would dare to say, YES! We shower; change into clean, presentable clothes; fix... Continue Reading →
I'm sure we have all experienced them. Those moments when we were filled with angst and needed God beside us. In those moments, I think we all remember to pray and ask God to be right there with us. The Amazing thing is, HE is! He is right there with us. He takes over and we... Continue Reading →
Jesus Christ loves us enough to tell us the truth about ourselves. Those who use other people instead of seeking their authentic good rarely tell them hard truths. It’s too risky; pointing out their failings may result in offense and rejection – like parents who are afraid to discipline their child. But love will... Continue Reading →
From The Pews 