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Today’s Gospel (Monday-4/3) starts with one of my favorite verses.  The passage from John begins with, “Jesus spoke to them again, saying, ‘I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ (John 8:12).”  The title of “Light of the World” is aContinue reading “Guided by the Light”

Every time I reflect on the Stations of the Cross, I am reminded of the saint name I chose for confirmation.  In the sixth station, Veronica wipes the face of Jesus.  This station has always stood out to me.  I remember choosing Veronica because I found her simple act of compassion towards Jesus to beContinue reading “Wiping the Face of Jesus”

Last week at work, an excel spreadsheet was sent to staff members and we were asked to “list our pronouns” on the document next to our names.  New email signatures and ID badges are being made and some staff from the DEI committee wanted to encourage all employees to have their “preferred pronouns” included.  (ForContinue reading “The Basis of Humanity”

For those of you who work desk jobs, you can probably relate to the struggle of trying to maintain good posture and being attentive for hours on end.  It is easy to become restless and to lose motivation.  What helps me to sit up straight and stay focused is my desk chair with a solidContinue reading “Leaning on Jesus”

A few days ago at work, conversation with a co-worker turned to faith.  (This is the same co-worker who had asked me about my faith and going to mass earlier this year).  The conversation involved discussion of Ash Wednesday, giving up things for Lent, not eating meat on Fridays and involved several questions.  She alsoContinue reading “Arms Wide Open”

If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you can probably recall my last post in which I shared about the good weekend I had.  (If you’re a new reader, welcome!)  This weekend was even better.  It was my turn to be on a retreat.  And this retreat was the Women’s CEW (Christian Experience Weekend). Continue reading “Blaze, Spirit, Blaze”

This past weekend was one of the best in awhile.  I didn’t have any big plans and didn’t go anywhere far.  But what I did do was something more valuable and better than anything else I can think of.  With the retreat going on at my parish, I was able to spend a good amountContinue reading “Expand Our Hearts”

I recently came across a video clip of Princess Diana and St. Mother Teresa together.  I was struck by the beauty in this video.  While Princess Diana served others and did a lot of charity work, she was also seen as beautiful by the world’s standards because of her physical appearance.  St. Mother Teresa, agedContinue reading “Reflecting the Beauty of God”

Before the opening ceremony of the 2022 Olympics, some political commentators were discussing everything going on in China including, but not limited to, the abuse, human rights violations, and torment kids experience at boarding schools.  If anything, it was a reminder of how good we have it here in the United States.  Sure, our countyContinue reading “Free to Have Faith”

Do you ever fall asleep on your couch or in your recliner and wake up in the middle of the night, or the early hours of the morning?  For me, it is a regular occurrence.  When this happens to me, upon randomly waking, it is always perfectly silent.  There is no noise, all is still,Continue reading “Seeking Silence”