Lessons From the Craft Faire
II am something of a vagabond, and a few years ago I had recently moved to a new parish and was delighted to see what a great event…
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Author: Carol Ann Chybowski
True Freedom
The Fourth of July always seems to make people stop and reflect on the core values of our culture. One of these values is freedom. We talk about…
The Art of Praying
In his book, The Art of Praying, Romano Guardini explains in wonderful detail how to go about the act of prayer, and the vital importance of understanding all…
A Joyful Way to Rest
it is so hard to believe that it is almost Holy Week already!. We have all been working hard on our acts of penance and of charity. Hopefully…
Create A Clean Heart In Me, O God
This year I celebrate the beginning of Lent, and I do mean celebrate. Yes, it is a time to turn back to God, to repent and atone and…
The Lord Is My Shepherd
The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want. Psalm 23 is one of the most quoted psalms, and for many very good reasons. The familiar…
The Gifts of the Magi
This year, as the feast of Epiphany approaches, I have been reflecting on how the journey of the Magi and our own personal journeys are much alike. Of…
Praising God In Everything
I n today’s responsorial, take from Psalm 147, we are urged to praise God in everything because it is right to do so. We praise God wholeheartedly, not…
Lessons From the Craft Fair
With autumn in the air I have already started to look forward to Advent. I know it seems a bit early but the parish I’m in has already…
How Do We Come To The Wedding Feast
Recently I spoke with a friend about spiritual matters, and one of the concepts we discussed was simplicity. Simplicity in thought, word and deed, as well as simplicity…