30
Jul
29
Jul
Discerning the Signs of the Time
""“God speaks to us all the time and in many ways, but it requires spiritual discernment to hear God’s voice, see what God sees, and read the signs in daily life.” (Henri Nouwen)"...
27
Jul
Dandelions (with apologies to William)
Inspired by the sight of dandelion, today's author writes of their effect on him....
26
Jul
Saint Anne and Saint Joachim
"Let’s pray in a special way today for all grandparents. We know how often they play a significant role in the formation of their grandchildren."...
25
Jul
The Raptors as Spiritual Guides
"Throughout the games, I found myself admiring not only their athletic talent but also the magnanimity of their spirits. The Holy Spirit manifests himself/herself in many ways to assorted people."...
24
Jul
The Burden of Baggage
"We should never forget that sin is a burden that need not be carried in our hearts."...
23
Jul
22
Jul
Ordaining a Bishop.
"I invite prayers and good wishes for him as expressed by the common ordination greeting: ad multos annos—may you have many happy years serving God’s people."...
21
Jul
Martha or Mary? Mary and Martha? – Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2019
"What if we could put our heart and mind into our daily chores? What would it mean to cook and clean and garden with love? Can I bring out the garbage or wash the dishes with love?"...
20
Jul
The Elephant in the Airport
Thre are . . . " three constraining factors are why I am not overly anxious to get more countries under my belt or into my camera."...