Recently on a silent retreat we were encouraged to meditate on thankfulness as we sat on this beautiful outlook, overlooking the great Mississippi river.   The previous afternoon during our one hour of fellowship I was telling my friends about the frog I had been meditating on the morning before.Continue Reading

A Reflection on the Readings for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C. Zechariah 12:10-11; 13:1Psalm 63Galatians 3:26-29Gospel of Luke 9:18-24 Many years ago a dear friend of mine and his wife lost a child.  It was a heart wrenching experience.  I tried to be there for him, triedContinue Reading

I’m very excited this morning as we begin our pro-life VBS program.  I wanted to get my assignment and blog entry done first thing and get my prayers in early.  I am glad I did.  The first reading for today reminds me that in all things, it is God whoContinue Reading