Ron and I saw La La Land. Fascinating movie. I really enjoyed it. So artistically done. So daring and original. I loved that. My big take away was that, while I loved seeing the two main characters be so supportive of each other’s careers as artists, my experience is that motherhood IS my art….
Read MoreI am so grateful that Christmas is a season and not a day. I am so grateful that Christmas is about Christ and not about gifts. I am so grateful that Christmas is about prayer and not about business. I am so grateful that Christmas is about family….
Read MoreThe Gospel says, “You are the light of the world.” Yes, we should all let our light shine! The Gospel also says, “No one after lighting a lamp puts it under a bushel basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all in the house.” (Mt. 5:25) The question…
Read MoreIt is a joy to watch Jacob on the field as a starting soccer player! He made a goal in this game! How short these last 4 years will be. It is a privilege I savor to be present at these events. I know I will miss them!
Read MoreWe had such a LOVELY evening as a family–playing games, eating a rich meal, talking, laughing and relaxing. Nothing is quite so wonderful. I am struck anew by the fact that each one in this family is literally a GIFT to me. God gives me gifts, just like I give others wrapped packages. One of…
Read MoreThe moms in our area just had a retreat in our home. 2 wonderful priests came and offered Confession and a guided reflection on Scripture. Then a mom gave her testimony. Then we had Mass. I showed a movie I had put together, “My Favorite Thing About My Mom,” according to many of our…
Read MoreThis Advent I am beginning to read through the Gospel of Matthew using the format of lectio divina. Lectio divina is a kind of prayer of Scriptures popularized by St. Theresa of Avila and other Carmelite saints. The method is to read a small portion of Scripture and silently reflect on it, one verse at a…
Read MoreHaving just begun Advent, and thus a new liturgical year, I have made a spiritual resolution. I am choosing to work on being steady. My emotions can fluctuate a little too fast. They can go a little too low and a little too high. So, I resolve to pray for the grace to…
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