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It is a tale as old as time, a classic portrait that endures. Whether Cinderella is a girl or a boy, man or woman, the character is so relatable. The underdog who comes out on top. The last one chosen. … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, I had some minor surgery on my outer ear.  I came home with one ear heavily bandaged and clearly protruding.  There was no discomfort, but even a fleeting glance in the mirror made me immediately aware … Continue reading →

        My backyard, in my early growing up years, was huge. We actually had the biggest back lot on our whole block.  All the neighborhood kids came to our yard to play.  I remember hide-n-go seek played often and sometimes at dusk, just … Continue reading →

We are constantly reminded of the hatred that exists in our world. Every time we watch a news cast or read a newspaper or even sometimes see people interact with each other, hatred is on display. The saying, “I hate … Continue reading →

For those of you who opened this today hoping to hear from your friend Terri, I’m sorry to disappoint you but Terri is “on the road” headed to her summer haven in Vermont.   Be safe Terri and enjoy a beautiful … Continue reading →

Hildegard of Bingen, Catherine of Siena, Julian of Norwich, Hadewijch of Brabant, Mechthild of Magdeburg, Marguerite Porete, Catherine of Genoa. Recognize those names? Probably not. Neither did I once. When I studied church history, no one mentioned their names. They … Continue reading →

These poignant lyrics by Marty Parks linger in my mind. The chorus goes like this:     “Somebody went to the throne of heaven, somebody lifted my name,    Bringing me into His holy presence, saying what I could not … Continue reading →

One of the gifts I received on my ordination day was a book written by Richard Rohr, a Franciscan priest, titled “Everything Belongs”. I have learned a lot from this man about the contemplative, spiritual life. Learning is fun and … Continue reading →

May and June are often the months for weddings.  Not mine, but both of my sons were married during this time.  (Well, that was quite a few years ago.)  Warm weather, flowers, and after graduation – no wonder the choice … Continue reading →

        Life goes on.  Yes, it surely does whether we embrace each day or slip and slide through a day or trudge slowly through a day…our life goes on. Psalm 118:24 “This is the day the Lord made.  Let us rejoice and be glad … Continue reading →