On Green Jelly Beans, Ducks and Community
Will someone please tell me what is wrong with green jelly beans? The remaining Easter candy in our dish on the table …
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Celebrating the Holy Days of the Triduum
I can hardly believe that Easter is right around the corner. It has been a busy and exciting Lent. With the resignation …
Augustine, Temptation and Perseverance
I was reading an excerpt from Augustine of Hippo in the Magnificat titled Temptation and Perseverance. While it may not sound particularly …
Cultivating a Respect for ALL Life
I admit to being a bit distressed to hear about the turkey abuse that went on at Butterball Farms. Apparently a number …
Flowing into the Church
The other day I was on the on-ramp of the expressway trying to enter the flow of traffic while following a slow-moving …
The Beav and Ridding Ourselves of Ugliness
A few months ago I caught part of an old episode of Leave it to Beaver, that late 1950’s family television series. …
When a Moose Crosses Your Path
I was surfing quickly through Facebook awhile back (I’m not really a fan) to check on a friend’s son who had surgery. …
Love, Forgiveness and God’s Way
I came across this familiar passage from Ezekiel (36: 25-29) and was once again amazed at how scripture—inspired so many centuries ago—is …
Immerse Your Family in the Language of Faith
I was having a conversation with one of my daughters who will begin her fourth year of high school Spanish. We were …
Psalm 145
I recently came across Psalm 145, which is a hymn of praise, and I found myself praying it for someone in need. …
God Brings Joy and Peace with His Light
The other day on my way to a 6:30 a.m. communion service, the moon was big and luminous, hanging off in the …
