A Day of Thanksgiving
This weekend there was a special Mass at our church, St. Jude, here in Allen. Our parish had the utmost privilege of welcoming His Eminence Christian Cardinal Tumi from Cameroon, Africa to Texas and...
View ArticleRejoice, Be Kind, Be Thankful
Philippians 4:4-7 Brothers and sisters: Rejoice in the Lord always. I shall say it again: rejoice! Your kindness should be known to all. The Lord is near. Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by...
View ArticlePatrick and Mass
Anybody out there struggle with getting their kids to appreciate Mass? Or is just me? Are your kids perfect examples of holiness and piety? Or do you sometimes have to do battle getting them to sit up...
View ArticleHappy Thursday after Ash Wednesday!
Oh and let me wish everyone a very Happy Valentine’s Day too. I hope it is everything you want and you feel an extraordinary amount of love today. I’m actually not crazy about this day. It seems like...
View ArticleLent – 2 weeks in
How is it going for you? We are already two weeks into this journey and for me it’s been pretty good. This year I kept my lenten disciplines reasonable and doable and although I haven’t been perfect...
View ArticleSimply Divine…. Mercy
Saturday night was not a good night for me. A frustrating bout of insomnia left me groggy and cranky by morning. Throw in the need to go to an earlier Mass than the one we usually attended and my mood...
View ArticleA Transition to Priesthood
This past weekend we attended The Rite of Ordination to the Diaconate. Also known as Ordination of Deacons. Doesn’t that sound impressive? Well I’m here to tell you it was! On that note please allow...
View ArticleQuick Meditation 7/24
Today’s Minute Meditation found at http://www.AmericanCatholic.org Shining Example We need to be more aware of the power of our good examples and our personal contacts—even something as seemingly...
View ArticleBursting With Love
I love my boys and I am so proud of them. Sometimes I’m so proud of them I think my heart might burst right out of my chest. I know this isn’t news to all of you who are parents … Continue reading →
View ArticleSimply Divine…..Mercy Again
I posted this piece last year on Divine Mercy Sunday. I wanted to re-blog the piece again in honor of both the day and to acknowledge the canonization of two amazing popes as Saints today in Rome....
View Article7 Quick Takes Friday – Celebrations
–ValLimar Jensen– The week brought ValLimar Jensen into my life. This woman is phenomenal! If you missed seeing her then you really missed out and I feel bad for you. A one woman interactive show...
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