It’s late on Ash Wednesday. My mind is racing far too much for this time of night, but that’s not unusual. I have always been a night owl. Before I sit down for Night Prayer (Compline) I decided I needed to write just a bit. I have quite the Lenten to-do list this year, so
I’m doing something a bit different today, and as the hashtag indicates, I hope to continue this on a regular basis. I’ll share one of my favorite things, and see where my thoughts wander. These probably won’t be very serious thoughts, but that can be a good thing! Earlier this month, I discovered that January
It’s Wednesday, and that means it is time for another #WorthRevisit post. This weekend is the March for Life in Chicago, but Bruce and I won’t be attending. I think I will start scheduling some tweets and contacting my friends at Students for Life Illinois, just to be there in spirit! This post is from
How many people take five days to write a New Year’s post? At least one, apparently. It has been bitterly cold here in central Illinois all week, along with most of the country. I have been hibernating in my home office, completing 2017 Christmas cards (it IS still Christmas!) and prepping for a 12th Day
Merry 5th Day of Christmas! No, my true love did not give me five golden rings today. But that’s okay; my wedding ring is all I need on my hands! Bruce and I did go shopping today for some great-nieces and nephews, because we have another Christmas gathering to attend this weekend. I hope my
(In the liturgical calendar of the Latin Church (Roman Catholic), December 28th is the Feast of the Holy Innocents. I posted this three years ago. Because the Sanctity of Human Life is still so important to me, I wanted to share as a #WorthRevisit post. I am linking up on Reconciled to You and Theology
The Liturgical Calendar is interesting this year, with Christmas falling on a Monday. Today is the Fourth Sunday of Advent, but we will be in Christmastime by nightfall! I think it is a bit ironic, since I was feeling unprepared for Advent, let alone Christmas this year. But it almost feels like a reminder that
A few days ago, we celebrated Gaudete Sunday. The name comes from the first word of the introit, or opening antiphon, on the Third Sunday of Advent. “Gaudete in Domino semper.” (Rejoice in the Lord always.) Instead of text from a psalm, our responsorial reading is from the Gospel according to St. Luke. It is
Yesterday, I shared this reflection at my Lay Dominican meeting. After a few tweaks, I thought I’d share it here, too! ***************************************************** In the Gospel passage for this weekend, we hear Jesus telling us to be watchful, to keep our eyes open. Jesus issues this directive many times throughout the Gospels. It is very clear
Just a quick note to share some exciting news. Earlier this year, I was invited to contribute a personal reflection for a new book by Catholic author and speaker Colleen C Mitchell! I met Colleen in June of 2016 at the Finding Your Fiat women’s conference here in the Peoria Diocese. The book is available at Franciscan