While at Mass the other day, one of my friends, Chris, was the lector. The priest and deacon were seated, and the 3rd chair next to Fr. Mike was vacant. After he finished reading, Chris headed to a seat, behind the 3 chairs where the priest and deacon were. Fr. Mike stopped Chris, patted theContinue reading “Be Seated”
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Noah, God and me
While hearing Genesis 8: 1-12 proclaimed at Mass, I felt Noah’s gentle hand on my heart.Noah opened the hatch of the ark at the end of 40 days during the great flood. He firstreleased a raven that “flew back and forth until the waters dried off from the Earth.” It’sunclear if the raven stayed awayContinue reading “Noah, God and me”
Presence
“It is good to be here,” in the quiet, dimly lit chapel, following a well-attended Mass. A few people light votive candles, then kneel to pray. A young man, having just gone to Confession, re-enters the chapel to pray his penance. Two sets of dark wooden pews line the walls, facing one another, offering individualContinue reading “Presence”
** Fireworks **
I watched a 4th of July fireworks display last night. It was hot and muggy, but enjoyable to be with friends, family and community. Not one to gravitate to “live” fireworks in the uncomfortable heat (sometimes it’s pleasant to be indoors, watching them on television!), I began to search for a possible connection with GodContinue reading “** Fireworks **”
MORNING STILLNESS
I sit and listen to singing birds surrounding my gazebo. I sit and listen for God’s voice. My mind struggles to be still. I want to hear God’s voice! I want to see each bird I hear. I gaze ahead to the woods, beyond the screen, but I don’t see any calling birds. The geeseContinue reading “MORNING STILLNESS”
SO WE WILL BELIEVE
You did it for me. You raised Lazarus “So that all who see will believe” That You are the Christ, The Resurrection and the Life. I wasn’t there, But You did it for me, So that I would believe that You are the Christ, The Resurrection and the Life. Straight into my adult years, WithContinue reading “SO WE WILL BELIEVE”
Watching
If you have been watching “The Chosen” series, you may feel a renewed connection with Jesus or his disciples. We can enter into the story on the screen more easily when we’re familiar with Sacred Scripture. Bottom line: I have fallen in love with Jesus all over again! I have seen the actor who portraysContinue reading “Watching”
Gentle Greeting
Blue spruce, Surprisingly soft to touch, Greets me upon arrival for a peaceful weekend. I walk toward the retreat center with a lighter step, Having reached out to briefly hold a branch’s end. “I’ve been waiting for you!” it seemed to convey. Time to return home days later, Walking past this magnificent tree, I reachContinue reading “Gentle Greeting”
Stay Awake!
Drowsy from little sleep, I sit to pray before you, LORD. Can I stay awake for one hour of Adoration? I nod off a few times, wake, then close my heavy eyes again. Head nods, jerking me awake as my neck catches the sudden droop. Somehow, I feel deeply rested. I open my eyes, andContinue reading “Stay Awake!”
Hidden Treasures
The day before Thanksgiving, I wanted to get my dining room table prepared with special settings and decorations to celebrate the family’s gathering. I knelt down on the kitchen floor, in order to reach far into the back of a cabinet, where the nicer dinner and dessert plates are kept. Lo and behold: There wasContinue reading “Hidden Treasures”
Pondering Christ 