We get so caught up weeding the yard that we completely miss the tulips that nature gives us for a few precious weeks. We postpone joy. ~ Amit Sood, The Mayo Clinic Guide to Stress-Free Living It’s that time of year again! Filled with anticipation and celebration, yet...
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving, as I plan to - filled with appreciation for all that we have been blessed with by God. At this time of year, it is easy – and feels good – to pay attention to and name all the ways I have been blessed. I can see my blessings in family...
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug for a few minutes … including you.” ~ Ann Lamott I may be using this quote more for myself than anyone. I have such an over-packed schedule of must-do things in this next month, I may forget to breathe! Truly I love...
“I never knew anyone I didn’t like.” ~ Bob Bartlett This is a quote from Bob Bartlett, way back when I worked with him in Campus Ministry at the Academy of Holy Angels where we both taught and lead Campus Ministry together. It came up during a talk at one of the many...
There are saints of everyday, the 'hidden' saints, a sort of 'middle class of holiness' ... to which we can all belong. ~ Pope Francis All Saints Day is Tuesday. Whenever I look closely at the lives of the saints, I realize that “saint” did not really mean “perfect” or...
Grieving and mourning are healing journeys. Unlike what most folks may feel is appropriate, grieving takes as long as it takes, and it never leaves us completely, because we don’t want to forget our loved ones. Our faith encourages us to face our grief, work with our grief and then learn...
October 22 is National Make a Difference Day. As I was reading about this day and its observance, I ran across the mission – to improve the lives of others. Well, as any good Christian, those words touch my very core. Isn’t that what it’s all about? But if I stop at the...
Loving God, Please open my heart to the worthiness of ALL people, and to how my own love can highlight their worthiness. Please fill my heart with overflowing love, enough for absolutely every person that I see, without picking and choosing. Relieve me of my desire to decide who is worthy...
Hypothetically Speaking … You’ll feel it if this is speaking to you … Shh… I can’t say this too loud… people might know… I can’t hardly say it out loud… I can’t even admit to it… I have a mental...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Also known as Suicide Awareness Month, the month shines a spotlight on a topic not often talked about. Suicide is a tragedy which happens all too frequently, to people who are suffering deeply, and is devastating to family and friends who are...
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