Tag Archives: family life

Sharing Our Faith

In today’s first reading (DT 4:1, 5-9), Moses is speaking with the people about  the importance of God’s statutes and decrees. At the end of this selection of verses he changes his focus: “However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your own eyes have seen, nor letContinue reading “Sharing Our Faith”

Monday March 9, Third Week of Lent

I just returned from a long weekend in my hometown in Indiana. I made the trip with my second son, and it was a rare treat to spend so much time with him on the road trip. We had the chance to visit with my parents, uncle, brothers, mother-in-law and sisters-in-law and various nieces andContinue reading “Monday March 9, Third Week of Lent”

Stop Judging

Today’s gospel reading is from Luke (6:36-38), and since it is only 3 verses long, it bears repeating here. Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven. GiveContinue reading “Stop Judging”

Love Your Enemies

When I am hiking and I come to a particularly steep section of a trail, I often take a picture to remember the challenges of the terrain. I love hiking, but hills like this one test my endurance. I stop often and it seems to me that I will not make it to the top,Continue reading “Love Your Enemies”

Reconciliation

When I am out walking the hills with my family I become free. The world’s pressures and cares fall away and I become present to everything around me. It is as if God has taken his hand and wiped my mind clear of what does not matter. Most of my kids feel the same way,Continue reading “Reconciliation”

Humility

this is St. Joseph…he is one of my favorites The Psalm (51) today begins with the refrain: “A heart contrite and humbled, O God, you will not spurn.” If you are along on this Lenten journey with me because you have a loved one in the LGBTQ community, then you are familiar with humility. WhenContinue reading “Humility”

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”