Priest
Grateful for Mentors
Today a friend of mine celebrated his 10th anniversary of being ordained a priest. He shared some pictures of the ordination on social media. As I browsed the pictures, I saw one of him with my son. At the time, my son was an altar server at the church and the priest asked if he […]
Role of the Elderly
Tonight I watched a program that showed the life of a group of Benedictine monks. Specifically, as they prepared for and celebrated Holy Week. While there was much to ponder, one thing stood out to me. The abbot was describing how the monks live in community, all using their gifts for the good of everyone, […]
False Guilt
Today I was so happy to spend some time in the church in Eucharistic Adoration and to be able to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Going to confession is a difficult thing to do. But talking with the priest is always so helpful. Today we talked about the difference between “false guilt” and true guilt. […]
Priestly Similarities
We had a new priest at church today who reminded me so much of another priest that I know who is very close to my heart. There were so many similarities. During his homily, the priest said that after college, he worked out in the secular world for a few years and was very happy […]
A Flourishing Priest
When I was working at a church, I met many priests and several seminarians who were working their way to becoming a priest. A few years ago, one particular seminarian became a priest and much of the staff went to his ordination. I visited him a few times at the church where he was the […]
Priest in the Trees
My parents get a couple of magazines on a regular basis. I usually don’t take time to sit down and read anything, but my mom reads things to me that I would find interesting. It’s good voice exercise for her. A couple weeks ago, my dad kept out an article that he thought I would enjoy. […]
Sitting Up Close
Today we went to church in the little old town near the cabin. I love going there. It is a small old church with a small tight knit, yet welcoming community. My mom was unsure about walking in the line to receive Communion, so she talked to the people there before Mass started. They sent […]
Bringing Peace
When my mom was in the hospital, a priest from the church offered to come and give her the Anointing of the Sick. It was so hectic there and my mom was so exhausted that she didn’t want him to come. Even when she came home, it has been busy with doctor and home care appointments. […]
Rowing With Both Oars
I often have a problem with being very busy and not spending enough time talking with God. I can always find things that need to be done, but am not always good at making time for prayer, meditation, and/or reading things that are good for the soul. Then I begin to lose my peace. The […]
Fear to Courage
Today the Catholic Church celebrates Pentecost – the day when Jesus’ Apostles went from hiding and locked in a room to throwing themselves into the limelight. After they received the Holy Spirit, they went from fearful and uncertain, to overjoyed and eager. They were filled with God’s love and couldn’t wait to tell everyone about […]
Still Finding God 