Tag Archives: Jesus

Spiritually Directed

Posted on August 8, 2020 by

I know many of my followers are aware that I am in training to become a certified spiritual director.  Today’s Gospel (Matthew 17:14-20) hit me with what that would look like if I did not have faith the size of … Continue reading →

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More parables

Posted on July 27, 2020 by

Today Jesus tells us more on the parables of the mustard seed and the leavening.  I love these stories and so do my 3-6 year old students in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd class at our parish.  The children can’t … Continue reading →

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Sowing Seeds

Posted on July 24, 2020 by

Today’s Gospel reading (Matthew 13:18-23) finds Jesus talking about parables – stories – to help us relate.  In reading this scripture today, I can’t help but think of gardening once again with the parable of the sower. Many years ago … Continue reading →

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Something greater

Posted on July 20, 2020 by

Taking a few days off of writing gives a greater perspective in this new effort to share the Gospel daily with blogging. Who am I really talking to?  It is to you, the reader; however it is mainly to my … Continue reading →

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Not afraid

Posted on July 11, 2020 by

A storm is raging outside as I write.  It is a real visual for my brain to think about this light and dark; of talking with you about what this means.  The rain hits so hard on the window I … Continue reading →

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Sending Twelve

Posted on July 8, 2020 by

I can’t help but think how this vase of flowers is like those Jesus chose to be invested with his authority – so different yet very similar – but both men and flowers all needing life giving water.  In today’s … Continue reading →

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The Easter Triduum – What it means to me

Posted on March 31, 2013 by

Tonight ended the Easter Triduum, the three most holy days in the Church calendar. Lent is over!  All our sacrifices over the last 40 days comes to a stop and we begin the Easter Triduum  with Holy Thursday Mass of … Continue reading →

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