Life is quite an interesting journey. Lately I have been pondering the saying “God doesn’t call the qualified, He qualifies the called.” I’m sure that everyone has asked themselves that question at some point or other, and one year ago, I sat in a church and God asked me to do something. Start a blog.… Continue reading Do you feel qualified?
How often do you pray?
St. Paul tells us in his letter to the Thessalonians to pray without ceasing. That’s a pretty tall order, even when on retreat. Is it possible to do that if you are not sitting in a convent or monetary and are sequestered from the world? I haven’t quite figured that out yet, but for now,… Continue reading How often do you pray?
What are you planting and sowing in your garden?
We often hear parables and other Scripture readings about planting or sowing seeds in different soils and what kinds of trees bear fruit. Seldom does it occur that every reading on one particular day has almost the exact same imagery. Today’s mass readings revolved around a tree planted on a high hill that gives shade,… Continue reading What are you planting and sowing in your garden?
What kind of progress are you making?
It’s summertime, so my daily walk has to occur in the morning because it gets too hot later in the day. The beauty of the early morning is that there is still dew on the grass, the sun is not quite up, the air is cooler, the birds are singing, and there are lizards and… Continue reading What kind of progress are you making?
Would you walk 500 (or more) miles?
Lots of studies show that walking every day has many physical and mental benefits. Would you sign up through to walk hundreds or thousands of miles? If you did, what would inspire you to do that? Every year, there are thousands of people the embark on such a journey here in the US on the… Continue reading Would you walk 500 (or more) miles?
We are the body….
This past Sunday was Corpus Christi Sunday. Corpus Christi refers to the body of Christ. There are lots of images that come to mind when I think of what that means; the vine and many branches, many parts but one body, we are Christ’s hands and feet. Perhaps you have different images than mine, but… Continue reading We are the body….
Are you using your gifts? Do you know what they are?
I’m sure that it is no surprise to you that we are all unique and have unique gifts. This conversation/topic has come up several times in the past few weeks, so it must be a good time to discuss it. In the Scripture we hear about the gifts of the Holy Spirit, we read about… Continue reading Are you using your gifts? Do you know what they are?
The healing power of your hands.
Touch is a central part of our lives. It’s one of our senses, it’s a way through which we experience the world. We hug in greeting or to comfort, we hold hands with kids so we don’t lose them in a crowd, and rub a baby’s back to soothe. Those everyday touches can change the… Continue reading The healing power of your hands.
Do you underestimate people or do they underestimate you?
If we look through history, there are numerous examples of how artists, musicians, engineers, doctors, etc. were underappreciated, undiscovered, or underestimated in their lifetime. Have you ever thought about how that applies to Jesus? (or us by extension?) We have heard about it in the scripture, that people often questioned Jesus or wondered why a… Continue reading Do you underestimate people or do they underestimate you?
Who do you say I am?
Jesus asks the disciples this same question. The give Him all kinds of answers, a prophet, the Messiah, Son of God, etc. The charm here is that Jesus already knows who He is. He asks the question to see how the disciples understand who He is. There have been signs, the disciples know Him, but… Continue reading Who do you say I am?