The Christian Alphabet Blessing

A lthough things are not perfect B ecause of trial or pain C ontinue in thanksgiving D o not begin to blame E ven when the times are hard F ierce winds are bound to blow G od is forever able H old on to what you know. I magine life without His love J oy would cease to...
Your Creation, My Chapel

Your Creation, My Chapel

The following post was written for and seen first on CatholicSistas.com. It’s mid-week and I’m struggling to get to morning Mass. Not because I don’t want to be immersed in the sacrament, but because of the connection I feel outside. The sounds, smells, and sights of...

Media Monday: Rise

Today’s readings give us two powerful images in the transformation of our lives.  Both leaven and the mustard seed are small, yet powerful means for growth.  A small amount of leaven added to dough brings about a bountiful bread and the mustard seed (the tiniest...
It’s Not What You Say, It’s What You Do

It’s Not What You Say, It’s What You Do

I’ve learned to really limit my time on Facebook (the bane of my existence), but on a recent stroll through my account, I came across a post with the caption “It’s not what you say, it’s what you do.” I passed it by without much of a thought…..at first…but then...

Media Monday: Breathe

As we enter this world, the response the doctors wait for is that first breath.  The simple act of taking in air to fill our lungs and bring our bodies to life is our response to the very act of God’s creation of man.  This gift of life is renewed every day, yet...