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God Won’t Forget
Today I was talking with a young woman who is in college. At the end of the semester last Spring, she was having a very hard time trying to schedule the classes that she needed. At that time she was very upset and struggling. When I asked her about it today, it took her a […]
Marching Band
Laat year I learned that a friend’s daughter was attending the same high school that I graduated from and that most of my siblings went to. The teenager was also in the marching band. My friend shared lots of photos and videos on social media. And I saw her at their annual craft fair/fundraiser. My […]
Don’t Miss Him
I found today’s Mass scripture readings very thought provoking. In the first reading from the book of Exodus, Moses led the Israelites to Mount Sanai to meet God. God’s arrival was marked with, “peals of thunder and lightning, and a heavy cloud over the mountain, and a very loud trumpet blast.” Naturally all the people […]
Seasons of Life
Today was the annual picnic for the housing complex I live in. I surprised myself as to how many people I knew and could visit with. I even remembered some names and some conversations that I had with people in the past. Some of the residents knew my parents and I enjoyed the stories they […]
Gin Rummy
A while ago, our friend who would come and play piano with my mom fell and broke her hip. Thankfully, she is all healed up now. While she was recovering, her daughter stayed with her. When I visited during that time, I was talking with the 2 of them about keeping busy. They told me […]
Replacing the Struggles
Today I came across a prayer that I thought was very relevant to me, and probably to many others as well: Replace the tension within uswith a holy relaxation.Replace the turbulence within uswith a sacred calm.Replace the anxiety within uswith quiet confidence.Replace the fear within uswith a strong faith.Replace the bitterness within uswith the sweetness […]
Expanding Hearts
I have been listening to a podcast based on Father Jacques-Philippe’s book, “Interior Freedom”. Today’s reflection seemed very meaningful to me as my brother and I were just talking about the importance of trying to live in the present moment. Honestly, it takes a tremendous amount of self-discipline for me to live in the present. […]
Passing Along
The intention for Mass at my church today was for my mom since it is her birthday. Our friend who my mom played piano with for so many years came to church with me. The Psalm 27 seemed particularly fitting, especially the response, “One thing I seek; to dwell on the house of the Lord.” […]
Priorities
I have been going to private counseling for about 2 years now and have been so grateful for the help I am receiving as I process trying to care for my parents and watching both of them die. A couple weeks ago I did an exercise in which I went through cards with different values […]
God’s Gone
I went to church with my son this evening for Good Friday service. The priest reminded everyone that this is the only day of the year that the Catholic Church doesn’t celebrate Mass in which the Eucharist is consecrated. The reason is to remember that Jesus was not present on the Earth on this day. […]
Still Finding God 