“I never knew anyone I didn’t like.” ~ Bob Bartlett This is a quote from Bob Bartlett, way back when I worked with him in Campus Ministry at the Academy of Holy Angels where we both taught and lead Campus Ministry together. It came up during a talk at one of the many...
There are saints of everyday, the 'hidden' saints, a sort of 'middle class of holiness' ... to which we can all belong. ~ Pope Francis All Saints Day is Tuesday. Whenever I look closely at the lives of the saints, I realize that “saint” did not really mean “perfect” or...
Grieving and mourning are healing journeys. Unlike what most folks may feel is appropriate, grieving takes as long as it takes, and it never leaves us completely, because we don’t want to forget our loved ones. Our faith encourages us to face our grief, work with our grief and then learn...
October 22 is National Make a Difference Day. As I was reading about this day and its observance, I ran across the mission – to improve the lives of others. Well, as any good Christian, those words touch my very core. Isn’t that what it’s all about? But if I stop at the...
Loving God, Please open my heart to the worthiness of ALL people, and to how my own love can highlight their worthiness. Please fill my heart with overflowing love, enough for absolutely every person that I see, without picking and choosing. Relieve me of my desire to decide who is worthy...
Hypothetically Speaking … You’ll feel it if this is speaking to you … Shh… I can’t say this too loud… people might know… I can’t hardly say it out loud… I can’t even admit to it… I have a mental...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Also known as Suicide Awareness Month, the month shines a spotlight on a topic not often talked about. Suicide is a tragedy which happens all too frequently, to people who are suffering deeply, and is devastating to family and friends who are...
Prayer is so important! Not because I am trying to tell God what to do, or to manipulate his will – I have to remind myself of this from time to time. The wording of my prayers has to be a bit more intentional, to make me double-check my motive – my will or God’s will? ...
September is National Recovery Month and September 14 is National Sober Day. Hats off to all you silent soldiers daily struggling to stay sober – free from the control of addictive substances. I can so easily forget how MANY people are working so hard to change their lives and free...
Happiness is like jam… you can’t spread even a little without getting some on yourself! Jam is such a simple thing, isn’t it? Who would think that it would ever relay a life message for us? Personally, I think spreading jam is fun! There is room to be creative – I can...
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