Kathryn Cunningham, a contributor to this blog, went to her eternal rest in February. Kathryn began writing here in 2012. I always looked forward to her posts and her wry comments in our email exchanges. Jennifer Willits, the site’s founder,…
Perseverance: A Lesson from Monica and Augustine
One of the best loved traditions in the Church is the practice of venerating and admiring saints. This ancient tradition dates back to the first century when worshipers experienced and told of miracles that occurred at the graves of martyrs…
In A Fog
In late June the Church celebrates the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul. When I think of Peter, the person, I always experience a variety of mixed emotions. I am amused by his brashness. I am surprised by how dumb…
Being Ordinary
Part of the genius of the Church is the way the liturgy move and breaths with the seasons. As we transition into summer we pass the last Church feast for a while (Corpus Christi) and move into a time of rest…
The Place of Beauty
With the spotlight on the Pope drama, once again, we see the media focusing on the workings of the Church. We have all heard the dissenters. Why doesn’t that Catholic Church sell the “fancy stuff” they have? Why do they need all…
Spirit Who?
We sometimes hear this phrase in preaching and/or teaching about the Church: “The fullness of the Spirit.” For me that’s a cue to the life-changing events that set my life onto a path that I never intended. That phrase makes…
Training for the Solo Encounter
After we pass thorough Holy Week the Church shares its ultimate triumph and has done so for over two thousand years. We celebrate Easter with community, family, friends, great joy, communal meals, and tradition. Some of us attend the Tridiuum…
Who Do They Say You Are?
In the grand scheme of things have you ever taken an inventory of the way others perceive you? For a believer this is not necessarily a far-fetched idea. You might remember that Jesus did this very thing when he asked…
Endings
On the last day of 2012 the readings of the Church gave us an odd juxtaposition. The first reading from the first letter of John (2:18-19) continues the “preparation” warnings of Advent. We are cautioned, “it is the last hour.”…
Not So Obvious
The miracle of Christmas Day celebrates so many things that are familiar and comforting to us: Jesus among us, God’s generosity, peace on Earth, joy, comforting tunes, familiar traditions. Like all of the lessons of scripture, though, the occurrence of…
Big Fish / Little Fish
In the scheme of things it can sometimes be too easy to become unaware of our proper place in the world. We focus on our own career, family, hobbies, and personal responsibilities. That’s enough to draw anyone’s full time attention,…
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2018/03/07
By Deanna Bartalini
Kathryn Cunningham
2016/11/02
By Kathryn M. Cunningham
You Saint You
In November our Church calls us to remember the remarkable of the Church both recognized (All Saints) and those unrecognized (All Souls). We set up memorial tables, reverence the book of the dead and attend memorial Masses. All the while…
2014/09/23
By Kathryn M. Cunningham
Breath
I’ve been retired a while now and have been moved to the place where I am constantly reading and seeking all of the “natural” points of view about health. If you have done some looking at anything that hints of Oriental…
2013/10/22
By Kathryn M. Cunningham
Living Beyond the “I”
As a retired person I have the opportunity to listen to a lot of talk radio. I have abandoned the public display of human misery that appears with regularity on daytime TV; it gives me a headache! There is one…
2012/07/24
By Kathryn M. Cunningham
Second Chances and Freedom
Editor’s note: Today we welcome Kathryn Cunningham to the New Evangelizers blogging team! The gift of freedom is the one identifiable privilege all Americans share, despite other differences. Here in the USA we can say, do, and think what we want, within…
2017/12/06
By Kathryn M. Cunningham
Just Like Sheep
A few days ago we celebrated the feast of Christ the King. In the Church year this is always the marker of ending and the time to begin the preparation for the new Liturgical Year, Advent. This Feast, for me…
2017/11/01
By Kathryn M. Cunningham
You Saint You!
In November our Church calls us to remember the remarkable of the Church both recognized (All Saints) and those unrecognized (All Souls). We set up memorial tables, reverence the book of the dead and attend memorial Masses. All the while…
2017/10/05
By Kathryn M. Cunningham
Waiting for Perfection
“Oh Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” If you are Catholic and you don’t recognize the previous words, to say the least, you…
2017/09/20
By Kathryn M. Cunningham
For Ever and Ever
I am sometimes shocked when I hear people say things like “I want to live forever!” The ones who have that to say are usually young, have no ailments and no real stresses in their life. But “forever”, wow! Times…
2017/09/06
By Kathryn M. Cunningham
What R U Lookin’ At?
In the lessons surrounding John the Baptist there are many things that get our immediate attention as well as some things that don’t but should! Let’s fill in the details a bit about John and his ministry. First of all,…
2018/03/07 By Deanna Bartalini
Kathryn Cunningham
2016/11/02 By Kathryn M. Cunningham
You Saint You
In November our Church calls us to remember the remarkable of the Church both recognized (All Saints) and those unrecognized (All Souls). We set up memorial tables, reverence the book of the dead and attend memorial Masses. All the while…
2014/09/23 By Kathryn M. Cunningham
Breath
I’ve been retired a while now and have been moved to the place where I am constantly reading and seeking all of the “natural” points of view about health. If you have done some looking at anything that hints of Oriental…
2013/10/22 By Kathryn M. Cunningham
Living Beyond the “I”
As a retired person I have the opportunity to listen to a lot of talk radio. I have abandoned the public display of human misery that appears with regularity on daytime TV; it gives me a headache! There is one…
2012/07/24 By Kathryn M. Cunningham
Second Chances and Freedom
Editor’s note: Today we welcome Kathryn Cunningham to the New Evangelizers blogging team! The gift of freedom is the one identifiable privilege all Americans share, despite other differences. Here in the USA we can say, do, and think what we want, within…
2017/12/06 By Kathryn M. Cunningham
Just Like Sheep
A few days ago we celebrated the feast of Christ the King. In the Church year this is always the marker of ending and the time to begin the preparation for the new Liturgical Year, Advent. This Feast, for me…
2017/11/01 By Kathryn M. Cunningham
You Saint You!
In November our Church calls us to remember the remarkable of the Church both recognized (All Saints) and those unrecognized (All Souls). We set up memorial tables, reverence the book of the dead and attend memorial Masses. All the while…
2017/10/05 By Kathryn M. Cunningham
Waiting for Perfection
“Oh Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.” If you are Catholic and you don’t recognize the previous words, to say the least, you…
2017/09/20 By Kathryn M. Cunningham
For Ever and Ever
I am sometimes shocked when I hear people say things like “I want to live forever!” The ones who have that to say are usually young, have no ailments and no real stresses in their life. But “forever”, wow! Times…
2017/09/06 By Kathryn M. Cunningham
What R U Lookin’ At?
In the lessons surrounding John the Baptist there are many things that get our immediate attention as well as some things that don’t but should! Let’s fill in the details a bit about John and his ministry. First of all,…