Category: August 2023

Are you listening and heeding the signs being sent your way? I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately- and the 90’s song is absolutely playing in my head. We are constantly being given nudges, from friends, God, our common sense. I don’t always listen, do you? What would happen if we recognized the signs… Continue reading I saw the sign

Have you ever thought about all of the names that you go by in the span of a day? What about a lifetime? Some of the names I have been called are: sister, daughter, friend, teacher, auntie, sugar (or just shug here in the south), girlfriend, Miss, Madame, darlin’, love, care bear, even mom! None… Continue reading What’s your name?

Where in our lives do we find the pocket of peace? My happy place can depend on my mood or the season. One of my happy places is my kitchen. I’m not ashamed to tell you that chocolate chip cookies can cure most problems. I don’t actually eat them (except for one or two, warm… Continue reading Where is your happy place?

It’s my favorite month of the year- August! Why? It’s my birthday month and there are many reasons to celebrate. There are a few more candles on my cake than sixteen this year, (it’s a nice round number) Here is my moment to reflect. This year, I moved positions in my company twice. From part… Continue reading More than sixteen candles on my cake

I’m certain that most people have seen the quote “All who wander are not lost.” Is lost a place or just a detour on the way? Is a detour really the wrong way if you end up where you are supposed to be? If you are lost while driving is an incredibly frustrating experience, and… Continue reading Detours: Are you going the right way?

I’m gonna let it shine….Did you sing this song at church this week? It wouldn’t surprise me if you did. The Gospel this week is about the Transfiguration of Jesus. The disciples see Jesus in all His glory- how God sees Him. During the homily the priest reminded us that we all have a light… Continue reading This little light of mine…

“It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35) Is it? Who decides? Both are equally important. That’s a bold statement and I’m happy to explain. It is blessed to give. We are called to give to our families, our neighbors, and those less fortunate than we are. Deus caritas est. (God is… Continue reading Giving and the grace to receive

When I think about retreats, I think of three things, rest, relaxation, and relationship. The next thing that comes to mind is St. Ignatius of Loyola. His feast day July 31st and he is the founder of the Jesuit order and the Spiritual exercises. Many retreats use the exercises to help retreatants deepen their relationship… Continue reading Retreating: Rest, Relaxation, and Relationship