Dec 14, 2022The Power of Hospitality. The Grace of the Unexpected.As we journey through Advent, preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus, many feel happy anticipation of gatherings with family and friends. Others may face the days with trepidation, especially when there are pronounced dysfunctions or divisions among family members. …Advent3 min readAdvent3 min read
Nov 16, 2022Where have you put your hope?Well, another big election has come and gone and many are left bewildered, even devastated. Is our country this deeply divided? Are that many people truly in favor of evil? Or was there fraud and cheating in the election that explains such inexplicable results? Whatever it is, it begs the…Hope4 min readHope4 min read
Oct 12, 2022Your Relationship with TimeWhen it comes to relationships, let’s face it, some are more important than others. Of course, we always think of the most important relationships as those with family — spouses, children, parents etc. And of course, they are critically important. Naturally our relationship with God must actually come first as…Catholic5 min readCatholic5 min read
Sep 14, 2022Do you need to wait on God when something is self-evident?Listening for God’s direction can be a tricky business. We all know people who boldly proclaim “God told me” or “I heard God say” etc. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I have to wonder when I hear that. How can they be so sure? It does happen of…Discernment4 min readDiscernment4 min read
Aug 10, 20225 Ways to Diversify Your Emotional PortfolioLet’s face it. We’re in hard times. Many people are suffering depression or general unhappiness. Too many are looking for love and happiness in all the wrong places. Those seeking financial security and a comfortable retirement know to seek good investments and usually diversify their financial portfolio. Some investments are…Happiness6 min readHappiness6 min read
Jul 13, 2022I Thought I’d Be ThrilledI thought I’d feel nothing but pure joy. Roe vs. Wade has finally been overturned. So much work and so many prayers nearly 50 years…and finally it’s begun to crumble. My initial reaction surprised me. My husband was perplexed. I wept, not tears of joy, but a gut-wrenching cry from…Roe V Wade4 min readRoe V Wade4 min read
Jun 15, 2022The Personal and the PoliticalWe are at war. That’s not news. As Christians we recognize that we have been at war with the world, the flesh and the devil ever since the fall of man in the garden. The battles take different forms in different times. In this month of June, we witness a…Mental Health6 min readMental Health6 min read
Published in Catholicism for the Modern World·May 11, 2022Cutting Through the Consecration ConfusionThis week we celebrate the anniversary of Mary’s first apparition at Fatima on May 13, 1917. As you probably know, I have a big devotion to Our Lady of Fatima and her messages for the world. They are, in my opinion, “take to the bank” reliable. To dispel any doubt…Fatima7 min readFatima7 min read
Published in Catholicism for the Modern World·Apr 13, 2022The Passion: Our Choices and the GloryWe’ve entered Holy Week and we are about to enter the Sacred Triduum. As we contemplate the Passion of Our Lord and His saving death on the cross, let’s reflect on the many characters we encounter. Who are you in this drama about to unfold? We start on Palm Sunday…Catholic2 min readCatholic2 min read
Mar 16, 2022Queen Esther, Boomerang ChampAs we journey through Lent to the glory of Easter, it is not without great trepidation. The world is certainly a scary place and with such unrest, wars and rumors of more, many people are on edge and worried. But in this Holy season, as we fast, pray, and give…Lent3 min readLent3 min read
