This Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week. Christians throughout the world will be remembering the last days of Jesus’s life, leading to his death and resurrection. These are high holy days for the Christian community as we retell the old, old, stories which include a vast array of characters. Stories need villains to make […]
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What’s in a Name? Over the course of my life, I have been called by many different names, some flattering, others, not so much. Grade School St. Mary Grade School. First Grade. Sr. Rosarita sends one of her students to Sr. Stella’s third grade class. Her mission: to procure a pair of scissors. Sr. Stella, […]
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What’s in a name? Does the name we use for God matter? Is God by any other name less God? Some state an emphatic yes. Others are equally strong in declaring no. As for me, it does and it doesn’t. Auditory, Visual or Kinesthetic Learner I’m a visual, kinesthetic learner. I learn best by reading […]
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This week I’m taking a break from my usual posts to have some fun. Join me in a journey to Bethany when Jesus walked the earth. Feel the hot sun beating down on you, the dusty road below your bare feet. Smell the odors of the crowd and taste the flavor of sweet bread newly […]
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My grandfather Gus used to say, “A new baby every Christmas.” My version is a new book every New Year. Last year I published two new novels, Rebound and Amazing. This year my new book is Prima Ballerina, book twelve in my Dancing through Life series. It is available for pre-sale at a discounted price […]
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When I started in ministry, over forty years ago, I decided I was in it for the long haul. I watched others more talented than I, burn through and burn out. They gave non-stop, never bothering to recognize their own needs or set boundaries against the ever-present demands of ministry. They usually left after three […]
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So many Christmas memories surface each December, precious gifts from a time long past. Perhaps we share similar memories. I’m sharing some of mine in the hope of sparking your own. Christmas Trees Each December we would drive into the country and walk across snow-covered ground to find the perfect Christmas tree for our home. […]
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Long before James Barrie wrote of roses in December and Theresa of Lisieux spoke of showering roses from heaven, Our Lady of Guadalupe gave roses to a simple peasant as a sign. What is the significance of roses in December in this day when roses can be purchased through florists all year round? Has it […]
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Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. No big expectations or pressure to find the perfect gift. Just a meal with family and friends and a focus on giving thanks. However recent articles about the other side in attendance at the first Thanksgiving, the Native Americans, has left me wanting to shout—don’t mess with Thanksgiving! That First […]
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We are already into the “shop till you drop” holiday shopping season. This past weekend I raced to Target to beat the holiday rush and get toys for my grandchildren. I was met by families with excited children running up and down the aisle pointing out the toys they wanted. My mom, however, takes shop […]
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