Are the sayings you see on church signs for you? I know this happens to everyone, you are driving past a church and you glance at the sign. Some times they are more serious and have a Bible verse and sometimes they are punny like “God answers knee-mail”. Either way, it’s a small reminder that… Continue reading Church signs, funny or wise?
Are ordinary days really ordinary or are they magical?
Extraordinary days are splendid but our lives are made up of “ordinary” days. Are they really ordinary? In the liturgical calendar, we spend much of the year in “ordinary time”. What that really means is that we are not celebrating a special season, Lent, Easter, Advent, or Christmas. We spend a good bit of time… Continue reading Are ordinary days really ordinary or are they magical?
Saints are people too…
We are all called to be saints. Before you run screaming in the other direction, remember that the people we call “saints” once had many of the problems and quirks that we have. Let me introduce you to a few of my favorites and you may see that you have a lot in common with… Continue reading Saints are people too…
Good grief?
Grief is part of the circle of life, a somewhat mysterious one. In the book Le Petit Prince, the little prince is sad that he is far from home, the pilot comforts him and he thinks – “It is very mysterious place, the land of tears.” It’s a mystery for sure- sadness and grief can… Continue reading Good grief?
I saw the sign
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
What’s your name?
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 is your happy place?
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…