A Faith Journey
Humans are Sheep. It's what was going through my mind when Father Mario delivered his Homily this Sunday. The Gospel reading was that of the "Good Samaritan" (Luke 10:25-37), the Classic parable which exemplified the Ethical teachings of Jesus Christ. As Catholics we all know the story of the travelling Jew who is beaten, robbed and left for dead... Continue Reading →
There is nothing worse than being totally, completely and utterly vulnerable. And yet, that is what we are called to do. When your defenses aren't up. When you let people "in." You are at their mercy. They can hurt you. They can...hurt you. Last night, Fr. Mario's Homily had to do with various interrelated subjects, Forgiveness,... Continue Reading →
Father Mario spoke tonight about Ridding ourselves of the Silence. He talked about the Diseases that burden us. He mentioned how we, as a society, focus on the Physical, Visible Diseases. And while those are Horrid, he focused on those that are not as visible and Plague us All! Two, right off the bat were Pride and Selfishness. ... Continue Reading →
Gratitude and Forgiveness... I cannot wait until I have reached the Maturity, both physically and Spiritually to realize both of these. I read Fr. Ron Rolheiser's Post, "Getting it down to the Essentials," and it made me sigh. You know that long, from your deepest inner core, longing sigh? That sigh. I want to reach... Continue Reading →
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 →
I, as many of us do, love to think that "this only happens to me." I feel alone in my pain. I feel alone in my sadness. I feel alone in my...I feel alone... As much as reality around us proves otherwise, there are others that are going through much worse, much, much worse. And... Continue Reading →
How amazing is a Mother? How special her place. How without equal she is. How irreplaceable what she does. I recall hearing the "Grown-Ups" in my family likening God to a Mother. When something goes wrong and you need something to blurt out, it is either an "Ay Amá - Oh Mother," or an "Ay Dios Mio - Oh My God!" ... Continue Reading →
From The Pews 