Though perhaps just a date on the calendar, each new year nonetheless brings both an invitation to reflect on the days behind as well as to explore the promise of the days ahead. How is it that we examine the course of events, the successes and failures of the year behind? And for that matter,… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: New Beginnings
“For me to be a saint means to be myself. Therefore the problem of sanctity and salvation is in fact the problem of finding out who I am and of discovering my true self.” ― Thomas Merton New year's resolutions and Lenten commitments have one important common thread, they are only as effective as they are… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Thy True Self
Recently featured on CatholicMom.com 12/31/19 It is better to be a child of God than king of the whole world! (St. Aloysius Gonzaga) With the approach of the Epiphany (Matthew 2:1-12), we behold quite a scene — one of perceived royalty and the other of unassuming divinity wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger.… Continue reading This Epiphany: Still Seeking?
"Thus says the Lord God: “I myself will take a sprig from the lofty top of the cedar and will set it out. I will break off from the topmost of its young twigs a tender one, and I myself will plant it...that it may bear branches and produce fruit and become a noble cedar.… Continue reading Seeking to Thrive
You may have heard the expression that "cleanliness is next to Godliness" and without a doubt this would not be a beloved mantra by most. Yesterday just so happened to be my opportunity to catch up on all the neglected household chores of the week. From the kitchen to the bathrooms, floors and counter tops,… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Cleaning House
Kindness (Gk Χρηστότης): expressing genuine concern about the well-being of others; anticipating their needs. "As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace." 1 Peter 4:10 More and more these days we hear of communities and schools celebrating the virtue of kindness and compassion, in a… Continue reading The Fruit of Kindness
“My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.” I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me..for when I am weak, then I am strong."2 Cor. 12:9-10 What does it mean to be vulnerable? From its Latin root, this word… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: The Grace of Vulnerability
Let your roots grow down into Him, and let your lives be built on Him. Then your faith will grow strong in truth you were taught and you will overflow with thankfulness. Colossians 2:7 About this time of year many of us take a moment to reflect on all of our blessings and the things… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Sowing Gratitude
"A man going on a journey called in his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one-- to each according to his ability..." Mt 25: 14-30 Today's Gospel reading, if only taken on its surface, can leave us with a challenging understanding of… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Good and Faithful Servant
Ever have a day where you focus on one mistake and in its place you made several more? Where you can't seem to get back on track, or even see the track because for whatever reason you can't get out of the weeds? Couple a stellar combination of exhaustion and perfectionist tendencies and you have… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Facing the Music
