How can I make a return to the Lord?
A few weeks back I cranked up my fancy blender and made honey roasted peanut butter. It’s a sort of special treat. I had a massage appointment soon thereafter, so I took a jar of this homemade yumminess to my massage therapist. My shoulders are often so tight that I…
Mother’s Day – a couple of days late
I love to be read to. I am discriminating, true, with the voices I enjoy listening to, but in general I just really enjoy it. Today the American Theater class recital filled our Brown Bag lunch hour. My mom is a repeat participant in this class, and both times I have…
Being Seen
A week or so ago at a funeral I listened as a son stood and offered his memories and reflections on his father and his father’s life. Much of it was the very personal, but very normal, memories of events which brought smiles from the family and friends that knew…
Room for Everyone
Today’s Gospel, John 14:1-6 comes to my mind often, and generally brings a quiet smile. Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling…
A Taste of Gratitude in Holy Week
Over the past 15-18 months, I have struggled in with my feelings and relationship with another person. He is far away now, but in a place where I will surely encounter him again in the next few weeks. He is someone that I care for, care about and really like. If you…