When I was young, I loved books on animals, especially wolves. One fascinating fact about wolves is that they, in their animal way, understand mercy. When a pack member assumes a passive submissive posture, when it exposes its vulnerable…
Especially Those Most in Need of My Mercy
What Type of Queen is Our Blessed Mother?
Prayer is powerful beyond limits when we turn to the Immaculata who is queen even of God’s heart. —Saint Maximilian Kolbe Do you have a favorite mystery of the Rosary? One that causes more reflection and contemplation in your prayer…
Senior Moments
The following is a not an uncommon claim for people who spend time with the elderly or those who have symptoms of afflictions like Alzheimer’s or dementia: “I’ve heard that one million times before!” We often witness that comment couched…
Disney and the Holy Spirit
The high school production of Mary Poppins was glorious and magical! My granddaughter Nancy played Mrs. Banks, the mother of the children who hires Mary Poppins when she unexpectedly shows up to be their nanny. In the musical based on…
Grandmother’s House
Memories of my Grandmother’s house powerfully evoke all five of my senses. I can still hear the creak of the linoleum steps beneath my feet as I would ascend to her second floor apartment, the smell of simmering marinara sauce…
I Never Knew You
21 Not everyone that saith to me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven: but he that doth the will of my Father who is in heaven, he shall enter into the kingdom of heaven. 22 Many will say to…
Self-worth
Now remember what you were, my friends, when God called you. From the human point of view few of you were wise or powerful or of high social standing. 1 Corinthians 1:26 God has a knack for picking ambassadors who…
What are you waiting for?
Confession: Part II In the last article, I discussed reasons many of us do not frequenting the confession. However, now the bright side: reasons for confession. If your earliest recollection of the sacrament of confession was a fearful one, join…
Easter Bankruptcy
Lent is over. Christ has risen. We can once again eat meat on Fridays. Whatever sacrifice we performed and/or refrained from for 40 days is done. It’s only been a few days but are you about to go bankrupt? Bankruptcy…