Was thinking recently about the serenity prayer (one of my all time favorites) and happened to find this funny and true updated version from Fr James Martin: God, grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, which is pretty much everyone, since I’m clearly not you, God. At least not the last Continue reading

“See!  I will not forget you…I have carved you on the palm of my hand.” Isaiah 49:15-16 When I was received into the Catholic Church at Easter in 1996 my sponsor gave me the small plaque pictured above.  I have always loved it and the message it conveys.  I remember during the time (about 9 Continue reading

“If you forgive anyone’s sins, they are forgiven; if you retain anyone’s sins, they are retained.” John 20:23 “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 An absolutely lovely benefit of going back to work is that our family agreed we need to get some cleaning help.  We Continue reading

“The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.” Psalm 145:9 “Three things will last forever–faith, hope, and love–and the greatest of these is love.”            1 Corinthians 13:13 The last five days have been some of the hardest of my life as a parent.  I have Continue reading

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” Proverbs 3:5 “I waited patiently for the LORD; he turned to me and heard my cry.” Psalm 40:1 A good friend of mine is fond of talking about the Weaver and His Tapestry when she describes God and His plans Continue reading

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines Continue reading

“The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel” (which means “God with us”). Matthew 1:23 Advent symbols float through our minds and lives this time of year.  Lights, stars, angels, evergreens, pink and purple candles, camels and wise men and mangers waiting for an infant.  Advent is Continue reading

“Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke them. Then he gave them to the disciples to distribute to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.”   Luke 9:16-17 I Continue reading

” Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 Unfortunately my post yesterday offended some working moms.  I certainly had no intention of hurting anyone, and I am so sorry if my words hurt.   This blog is a place Continue reading

“Teach me good discernment and knowledge, For I believe in Your commandments.” Psalm 119:66 For the last three weeks I thought God was calling me to go back to work full time.  Full time, full time, as in nights and weekends too.  I was interviewing for a church job that involves bringing people into the Continue reading