For the Love of Compassion
Compassion doesn’t take the place of love. Instead, it accompanies love and allows us to act with love.
Angie Elser
Merry Christmas All Year Long
I told the story to a family member and she wrapped the crucifix that was given to her as a wedding gift and gave it to my son on that Christmas Day.
Be The Christ Not the Crowd
Why do chords of constraint seem to be struck when family is gathered together? In these instances, I remind myself to Be the Christ not the Crowd.
The Archabbey
When I was a young girl, I remember listening to stories told by my uncle, Fr. Jim, about a place he called “The Archabbey.” In my mind, I tried to imagine what this particular place looked like. He described it as “a grand, holy, old church building with twin steeples rising to the sky.” As … Read more
October Light
I wonder if God places these subtle changes in the air to remind us that life is ever changing.
St. Monica: Waiting
Waiting. Waiting is annoying. We’re an instant gratification society geared toward quick responses and answers.
Choose Love
This is how God the Father sees us. He gives us this beautiful gift of free will, knowing that at times our choices could be better, more mature, thoughtful, and holier.
Charity is Clarity
As one of the Theological virtues (along with faith and hope), charity can be done in everyday circumstances and at any time.
St. Rita
St. Rita is the saint of the impossible and the model for women, widows, and nuns. She is also an intercessor for difficult marriages, challenges in motherhood, spiritual motherhood, divorce, parenthood, and bodily ills. Her feast day is celebrated on May 22.