Tag Archives: Catholic reflection

Scripture

I have always been drawn to the Word of God. Every morning and every evening I spend some time with scripture. This time of praying and listening grounds me. It makes every joyful time more profound, and eases the more difficult times. It is the one constant in my life. Today’s first reading from IsaiahContinue reading “Scripture”

Fear

My husband and I went to a baby shower this weekend for our neighbor and her wife. We enjoyed reconnecting with our neighbors and meeting their friends, some who traveled from other cities to welcome the new baby. While it was a celebration of joy, every guest I spoke with expressed worry or fear. AllContinue reading “Fear”

Carrying On

Lenten reflections from the point of view of a parent and grandparent of those in the LGBTQ community.

Working for Justice

“As followers of Jesus, we have the authority and responsibility to pursue what is right in the world, to work for justice in light of the harsh reality in which we live, where vast systems of oppression keep our communities disinvested and disempowered. We must be vigilant, for the ‘powers that be’ will challenge usContinue reading “Working for Justice”

Lent 2023 First Reading

Saturday of the first week Moses speaks to the people in Deuteronomy 26: 16-19. The Study Bible says it is a, “ completion and explanation of the law proclaimed on Mount Sinai.” “And today the Lord is making this agreement with you: you are to be a people peculiarly his own, as he promised you;Continue reading “Lent 2023 First Reading”

Lent 2023 First Reading

First Sunday of Lent Before I start my reflection today, I would like to add a disclaimer. I do not hate men. I have a wonderful husband, a terrific Dad, 3 amazing sons and 1 fabulous son-in-law, a great uncle, 2 brothers….you get the picture. What I do detest, is getting only the “man’s pointContinue reading “Lent 2023 First Reading”