Before the vigil, Paul and his candidate, Jeff Winkler.
Easter Vigil 2015
I have been looking forward to this Easter Vigil for the last year, because I knew two very special people who were coming through RCIA and into the church this…
What Have I Got In My Pocketses? (Vol.2015.3)
I've been reading many thoughtful and encouraging posts about Lent in the last week, and want to share just a few of my favorites with you all: An article by one…
Kathleen Newton At the Piano - James Tissot, 1881
Train up a child…
From this afternoon, a couple of tunes with a four-year-old who likes to sing these songs, whether at church, at home, or riding in the van. The long tradition continues!…
10 Really Short Prayers to Say During the Day
I loved this post on St. Peter's List so much, I wanted to post it here, for myself and for others who might benefit. In it you will find reflections on ten…
Gifts
Before I up and leave town, I want to say some things about today. Thing One: This is a heart-full of lovely people. Each one is a gift for…
Darren Aronofsky’s “Noah”, Reviewed
No, I haven't seen it yet. But I've read review after review after review, and reading these reviews has been quite an eye opener. The first reviews that came to…
Assurance
My Lenten readings today have been directed by the search for assurance. My soul tends to be an anxious one, and when I am facing a deadline or anticipating an…
A Week of Days
This week has been one of keeping the head down and putting one foot in front of the other. Each day was much the same: My mornings usually began before…
Story Time
One of the most treasured aspects of my own childhood, as well as that of my children, is the memories that were built, and the creativity that was sparked, during…
My Dad and The Melody Four
In honor of my dad today on the anniversary of his passing from this life to the next, some music that he loved. These were the sounds that filled my…