Tag Archives: Jesus

Walking with Mary to the Cross Series-5

5 – Mary and the loss of Jesus at the Temple – Mary protector of the lost “Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went … Continue reading

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Walking with Mary to the Cross Series-4

4 – Mary and the Flight to Egypt – Mary most obedient Have you ever had something happen to you that set your adrenaline soaring? Years ago a friend and I decided to go camping with a pop-up trailer. We … Continue reading

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Walking to the creche

As we journey in these last few days to the creche and the birth of our Savior, I pause and ponder the ways of our Heavenly Father. To love us – me – so much as to send a vulnerable … Continue reading

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Spiritually Directed

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

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

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

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

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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