This week commemorates the most beautiful week–the week Jesus died for humanity. We try to honor this. We fail, but we try. We pull together all that we know to be beautiful–candles and song and community and centuries-old prayer and symbol and silence. We fall short of adoring this mystery, but we are the peopleContinueContinue reading “Sacred Triduum: A Holy Thursday”
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How I met St. Damien of Molokai
When I was little my mother read me the incredible story of a Belgian man who took the name “Damien” and dedicated his life to addressing injustice, introducing charity and working with lepers in Hawaii. My mom read to me about how leprosy was introduced to the islands of Hawaii from outside influences. The HawaiianContinueContinue reading “How I met St. Damien of Molokai”
Four quotes on human interaction
Sometimes you end up in situations where someone is a bit challenging. I’m not talking about, say, dating someone who is abusive. In that case you get out and you get out fast, OK? I’m talking about a study group or a workplace or a classroom setting…something where you’re thrown in with a group ofContinueContinue reading “Four quotes on human interaction”
More Franciscan fashion and commentary! (Franciscan “What I Wore Wednesday” continued!)
It needs to be known that I went to upload my pictures from retreat and was surprised to find this happy face staring at me. Apparently Brother Thomas found my camera and snapped this beauty before returning my camera to its rightful owner. Baha! ANYWAY. Yesterday I wrote about Franciscan fashion and our friend Fr.ContinueContinue reading “More Franciscan fashion and commentary! (Franciscan “What I Wore Wednesday” continued!)”
Bridging Advent Hope, Love, and Joy
The theme of Advent week #1 was “Hope,” week #2 was “Love,” and this week we have “Joy” or “Rejoicing.” The readings at mass this past week have been about (for the first reading) the words of the prophets to the people of God and (in the Gospel) St. John the Baptist. I think it’sContinueContinue reading “Bridging Advent Hope, Love, and Joy”
Beebee sheeps, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and a coloring “contest”
Mt 18:12-14 Jesus said to his disciples: “What is your opinion? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine in the hills and go in search of the stray? And if he finds it, amen, I say to you, he rejoices more over itContinueContinue reading “Beebee sheeps, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and a coloring “contest””
Monday luv
Setting: Second week of Advent. Theme: love. And all I can do is sit here and think about how much work there is to be done. I’m thinking, “I don’t have time to write! I must make Christmas cards and buy gifts and make food and plan events!” But then I thought, “Maybe these kindContinueContinue reading “Monday luv”
On attending church
I go to church. I’m aware that not everyone attends church. And, you know what, friend, I appreciate your spiritual walk…whatever it looks like. Maybe at this point of your life you find it healthier to experience God in what might be considered a non-traditional way. I validate your search. That being said, I goContinueContinue reading “On attending church”
TODAY IS AN AWESOME DAY
Today is an awesome day. Today is the Feast of St. Andrew. I am going to list awesome things in rapid-fire mode, so hang onto your short pants. Awesome Story As Jesus was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a netContinueContinue reading “TODAY IS AN AWESOME DAY”
A Hopeful Tuesday
On Sunday my childhood parish (Catholic-speak for “church”) closed. For good. Some of my family went to the closing mass. I didn’t. I had attended a different parish that morning, but I drove by hoping to catch the end of the mass. Entering the church triggered a flood of memories. I meant to walk towardsContinueContinue reading “A Hopeful Tuesday”
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