How Do You Measure Lenten Success?
If I’m really, really honest here, there’s a small corner of my heart that’s breathing a sigh of relief that Lent is over and Easter…
read moreA Day Called Holy
Today is Holy Saturday. How many of us busy this day with stuffing Easter baskets, painting eggs and preparing hams? I know I often do.…
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The Last Supper’s Loving Legacy
If you knew you would only break bread once more, who and what would you want there? What would you say? Would you be proud…
read moreI Should’ve Done Better
As Lent comes to a close, we may be grappling with any number of emotions. Perhaps relief if we are looking forward to partaking in…
read morePlaying the Villain
I was the villain at Mass this Sunday. I got there too early and there weren’t enough readers and suddenly I found myself taking part…
read moreI’m Not Skipping Holy Week
As we enter into Holy Week (already?!) I must say that my mental and spiritual awareness skills have grown significantly. I’ve gotten better with it.…
read moreOpossum Prayers: Why Uncommon Prayer Is Necessary Prayer
I’m a little leery of prayer books. Sometimes they seem to take on a holier-than-thou attitude that can rub some people the wrong way. By…
read moreA Well-Timed Reminder
I’m really, really great at worrying. It’s actually one of the things that I do the best. On any given day, my worries range from…
read moreWhat Ever Happened to Barabbas?
This past Palm Sunday, lectors at church acted out the passion of Christ, in the days leading up to his crucifixion. Ever since I can…
read moreDon’t Despair
Christians, or at least the ones I know, do not much like to think or talk about Hell. How could a loving God send anyone,…
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