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?
More than sixteen candles on my cake
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
Detours: Are you going the right way?
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?
This little light of mine…
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…
Giving and the grace to receive
“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
Retreating: Rest, Relaxation, and Relationship
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
Ready or not
Here I am! Welcome to my blog and my very first post. Why I am starting a blog is a very good question. If you know me, you know that journaling is one of my least favorite activities. A blog is a journal for the whole world to see. God has a funny sense of… Continue reading Ready or not