Category Archives: reflections
FUNNY FRIDAY
Today I’m devoting my post to silly stuff. Maybe you have some things to add, Do you ever stop to think about things that were said to you when you were a kid? The words we say can really … Continue reading
CAN I PRAY FOR YOU?
“And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.” Matthew 6:5 As our world continues to grow and the sense of community is lost … Continue reading
STEREOTYPES
and A stereotype is defined as an over-simplified or standardized conception of a culture, profession or group. How often do we categorize people? For example, everyone knows that cops and donuts go together – right? The Italian people are all members of the … Continue reading
I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO – YES I DO!
Sometimes I feel schizophrenic and so do I. One minute I feel completely confident about doing something and the next, I am totally confused. It often feels like I am vacillating between one plan of action and another. My mind may … Continue reading
IT’S NOT FAIR
An unsinkable ship carrying immense numbers of unsuspecting people crashes into an ice berg and sinks to the bottom of the ocean. A huge squadron of Japanese planes incessantly bombs an island in the South Pacific causing great loss to American life. … Continue reading
I’LL TRY HARDER TOMORROW
Scarlet O’Hara was one who always got her heart’s desire, until the Civil War. Her entire life changed in just a matter of time when the country became entangled in a nasty conflict that pitted brother against brother and took … Continue reading
Love Incomprehensible
I’ll never grow to comprehend the power of your love. You hold me fast. You treasure me. You guide me from above. There is no other love like yours. You fill my every need. You comfort and protect me. For … Continue reading
FEAR NOT
I’m not a huge “Star Wars” fan, but Yoda had a lot of wisdom. The words he quotes in the image above, indicates exactly what fear can do to us. It can cause us to think negatively, worry, lose our … Continue reading
LET IT GROW!
May the Spirit continue to work In us. For once we have become baptized we become members of God’s family. Not only are we forgiven through this sacrament, but the Holy Spirit is now working within us – building our … Continue reading
PRAYER FOR OUR WORLD
We live in a time of extensive strife – everlasting discontent – endless wars – devastation caused by them – mindless acts of man – meaningless destruction which harms innocent victims . It sometimes feels overwhelming. The headlines and top stories of … Continue reading
LETTING GO
A couple years ago, a new Disney movie came out called “Frozen.” I haven’t yet seen it, but I’ve heard the one most popular song from the story. These words from “Let it Go” talk about giving up past things and … Continue reading
BE LIGHT IN A WORLD OF DARKNESS
Edith Wharton was a writer from the late 18th to the early 19h Century who came from a life of privilege. One of her contemporaries was Theodore Roosevelt. The fact that she came from a wealthy family and lacked for nothing … Continue reading
Living Water
Yesterday the clouds were heavy with rain – the air grew oppressive under the weight of high dew point levels. Within minutes the ominous clouds emptied in sheets of torrential rain upon the earth. Within seconds the air lightened. The … Continue reading
CONSIDER THE ANT
We are currently being invaded by these little creatures. It seems that we have this problem every summer, especially when there’s an abundance of moisture – and we certainly have received more than a little rain this year. It did get me … Continue reading
IS OUR FREEDOM WASHING AWAY?
The picture I’ve chosen today shows just how fragile our freedom is – how it can be washed away in the sweep of a wave or the winds of time. This past weekend we celebrated the birthday of one of the … Continue reading
Gardening 101
Yesterday, my husband and I dug into some tough physical work. It was apparent that we had neglected some important tasks in our yard far too long. The weeds were overtaking my hill garden and that is a monumental task in itself. … Continue reading
GIVE ME YOUR TIRED, YOUR POOR . . .
Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name … Continue reading
Incomprehensible Love
I’ll never grow to comprehend the power of your love. You hold me fast. You treasure me. You guide me from above. There is no other love like yours. You fill my every need. You comfort and protect me. For … Continue reading
IS IT EVER GOOD TO BE IDLE?
Summertime is the perfect time for us to slow down. The living is easy – as is said in the song – or is it? Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the busyness of life that we forget … Continue reading
PEACEFUL SLEEP
There is nothing like a good night’s sleep. When our labor is physical, it’s a necessity. When our mind is overworked, we need rest too. When we are struggling with a spiritual problem, God invites us to rest in Him – to actually lay … Continue reading
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