Our little Cate is suffering from several allergies. We recently had her tested and it turns out she is allergic to cats (which we knew) and dogs (which we didn’t) and dust mites (do you blame her?). “I’m allergic to all my favorite pets!” she moaned.“You like dust mites for a pet?” Jem retorted.She is also severely allergic to certain tree pollens … [Read more...]
An Impromptu Poll
The 3rd Commandment EditionCate and I have just returned from a trip to the grocery store, where I found myself annoyed by the number of people shopping on a Sunday.Note the contradiction.I can rationalize my actions just fine and so I’m going to ask you: Do you think it’s sinful to run one’s errands on a Sunday? Is there a difference between, say, … [Read more...]
Catholics Come Home
“We are Catholic. Welcome home.”Those are the closing words of a powerful video developed and promoted by the organization Catholics Come Home. According to their website, these videos were first aired in Phoenix during Lent of 2008. “For those who had fallen away from the practice of their faith, it lets them know that we want them to come home,” … [Read more...]
The Spirit is A’Movin’
I have a little assignment for you. I would like you to be on the lookout today for the movement of the Holy Spirit in your life. He’s present. What’s He up to?I’ll go first with an example.A week ago on Saturday evening, I had plans to attend a ladies’ night out. Some of my very best friends-of-the-heart were getting together at Cathie’s house, … [Read more...]
A Matter of Perspective
“Saint Bernard of Clairvaux said that pilgrims on the spiritual journey face alternately in two directions: when we look at ourselves, we are saddened by our failings; when we look at God, we rejoice in His love.”(From Magnificat magazine, Prayer for the Morning,Monday, March 23, 2009) Happy 4th week of Lent, my friend!As always, make it count.Ad … [Read more...]
Tickled Pink
It’s Laetare Sunday and you know that means. You had darn well better leave me a hello in the com-box!(Goodness, but I’m demanding.)I don’t think we’ll be seeing pink—or rather, rose-colored—vestments today, though, and more’s the pity. According to the Catholic Culture website,This Sunday is called “Laetare Sunday” in the Extraordinary form of the … [Read more...]
Sleep Mode
It’s the 3rd Sunday in Lent. Do you know where your resolutions are?As always at this point in my Lenten journey, I find myself thinking that the past two and a half weeks have been much too easy. Too middle of the road. Too…Ordinary Time.I feel like the kid in the picture below.As in, asleep on the job.In need of a pick-me-up.And hoping—praying, … [Read more...]
Food for Thought
“We could spend our days in regret or anguish, letting that become the focus of our lives.But then who is God in our lives? What is controlling us? What is guiding our actions day-to-day? Is it the voice of Jesus, or is it the voice of our own desires, our memories and our anger?” (From “Ritual Apologies” by Amy Welborn)Read the rest here.And have … [Read more...]
Lenten Reflections
I spend a lot of time fretting over why some people do what they do. I wonder, why don’t I just ask them?* * *If there are two things I’m really, really not fond of, they are sin and death. Since both are absolutely unavoidable, I should learn how to deal with them.* * *I have been praying fervently for a spiritual director. When I told this to my … [Read more...]
On Another Lighter Note
Father Martin responded to yesterday’s blog post. Did you see his comment? (It’s number 18.) Thank you, Father! As always, it’s good to get the other person’s perspective—Seek First to Understand and all—before making a harsh judgment.I’ll tell you, though. I still have a hard time wrapping my head (and my heart) around this one. It’s a good thing … [Read more...]
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