This Memorial Day, we remember family members, friends and loved ones who have given their lives in service to our country and for the freedom we so cherish. At the heart of all of this, we long for peace. My Grandpa Ferrell penned this poem while the Vietnam War was in full swing. It echoes… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Freedom Prayer
Today I share a granddaughter's revisiting of the legacy of a poet, not by trade but by heart. A teacher, farmer, surveyor, and cotton gin manager, Carl Wyatt Ferrell wore many hats in order to best provide for his family. And still always the student he looked at life each day anew, finding God not… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: A Grandfather’s Legacy
Every now and then, we are given those moments where we glimpse an aspect of ourselves embodied distinctively in the rather small bodies of our children. We are reckoned with the fact that for better or worse, they have assumed a bit of our personality, abilities, perspective or approach to life. Today, I stood in… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: A Spirituality Glimpsed
This Memorial Day, we remember family members, friends and loved ones who have given their lives in service to our country and for the freedom we so cherish. At the heart of all of this, we long for peace. My Grandpa Ferrell penned this poem while the Vietnam War was in full swing. It echoes… Continue reading Memorial Day: Freedom Prayer
It’s Worth Revisiting Wednesday! A place where you can come and bring a past & treasured post to share, and link-up with fellow bloggers! Co-Hosted with Allison Gingras at Reconciled To You. Having just finished an incredible book by Fr. Casey Beaumier, SJ entitled, A Purposeful Path, I found myself reflecting on my own time… Continue reading Worth Revisiting: Poetic Examen-ations
Every now and then, we are given those moments where we glimpse an aspect of ourselves embodied distinctively in the rather small bodies of our children. We are reckoned with the fact that for better or worse, they have assumed a bit of our personality, abilities, perspective or approach to life. Today, I stood in… Continue reading Poetic Resonances: A Spirituality Glimpsed
Linking up this week with CatholicMom.com. Procrastination thy name is mine- Reminiscing. Warm sand, waves crashing I am engulfed by your inspiring presence. Laughter of children Amazed by your splendid treasures, My soul sings with joy. Little palms upturned, bare feet carrying such gifts. And yet I hear you Not in a… Continue reading Examen-ing Procrastination
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