This past week, Pope Francis called a worldwide synod of Cardinals and Bishops to the Vatican to discuss in frank terms the abuses of children by the agents of the church. This meeting seemed to have the intent of establishing action in light of the almost forty- year scourge of abuse of children within the … Continue reading Stewards of Children–Pt 2
Eye of Sauron
Living in Kentucky, there is a better portion of the year where you feel as if you are living inside a fallen rain cloud with 110% humidity levels, (overachievers everywhere but Football, us Kentuckians). In the midst of the humidity, I have noticed the new phenomenon of eyelid sweat. I have heard for years phrases … Continue reading Eye of Sauron
The Journey
While walking on a piece of ground I leaned upon a tree to take my breath and rest awhile when up ahead I see a fellow traveler. This comrade of the road was worn and stopped to rest awhile. "Going my way? Shall we walk along?” I agreed with a smile so we walked … Continue reading The Journey
Cap and Gown
I ordered another cap and gown. This time my Mac will be graduating and the bittersweet feelings that come with the realization of another milestone being within reach has welled up in the corners of my eyes. I find myself wanting to look at her; to burn the images of these months into my … Continue reading Cap and Gown
Storytelling
“My people, hear my teaching; listen to the words of my mouth. I will open my mouth with a parable; I will utter hidden things, things from of old—things we have heard and known, things our ancestors have told us. We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the … Continue reading Storytelling
Stewards of Children: Part 1
On Saturday, February 16, Theodore McCarrick, former Bishop and Cardinal of Washington DC was laicized by Pope Francis. McCarrick was in isolation after his resignation in 2018. This important move by the Vatican comes after more than thirty years of sexual scandal being prominent in the news media. The Catholic Church had failed to protect … Continue reading Stewards of Children: Part 1
What to Expect When You’re Expecting Perimenopause
While in the throes of pregnancy and all the phenomenal changes my body was experiencing in the months of growing babies, I would often find myself with book in hand looking to understand what was happening to me and what would be coming next. What to Expect While You are Expecting books gave amazing insights … Continue reading What to Expect When You’re Expecting Perimenopause
Original Fiction
Storytelling takes on many forms. The slice of life storytelling is my favorite. You tell what happened. The creativity comes in the word choices, but story development is done. No imagination required. In an effort to push my own creative energies, as well as broaden my courage in giving to an audience the imaginings of … Continue reading Original Fiction
Valentine’s Day
As is prone to happen, the history of St. Valentine, the Patron Saint of February 14, is subject to fact with a bit of myth. Perhaps the oral tradition which passed it from generation to generation embellished the story or perhaps the prevailing cultural narrative shifted the facts a bit, regardless, it all began with … Continue reading Valentine’s Day
The Person God Planned for Me to Be
My journey of faith can only be started by declaring with unwavering confidence that Jehovah God is the one true God, Creator of the cosmos. In order to restore humanity to communion with Him, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ as God Incarnate to this world where His death served as the sacrifice for … Continue reading The Person God Planned for Me to Be
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