A Faith Journey
In the struggle between the stone and the water, in time, the water wins. ~Chinese Proverb This is so simple. So true. And yet, how much time and patience are involved! PATIENCE! Do you ever feel it's wearing thin? I'm trying to let it thicken... I need a MOUNTAIN OF IT!!
Time won't give me Time... Remember that one? I don't recall where I read this stat, but it stated that most people, including yours truly, would trade money for time. We Never have enough it. There could be 28 hrs. in a day and still I am quite certain that we wouldn't put those... Continue Reading →
The Word Boob Tube has an interesting Etymology. Coined back in the 1960's "Boob" was originally slang for an Idiot and Televisions were made up of the Cathode Ray Tube along with various Vacuum Tubes. Last Week my Wife came across a somewhat graphic Sex Scene while changing channels on the TV around 9PM. The Movie turned out to... Continue Reading →
If you have not had the opportunity to read "Lambs to the Slaughter" here on the From the Pews Blog, please do so. I may seem a tad biased, but I think that my husband did an Amazing job! His writing is one of the main reasons I fell in love with him, and after... 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 →
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 →
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