While listening to a podcast a few days ago, I was struck by a reference I heard. The host stated that Forty actually stood for a period of testing – like during the 40 days of Lent… Actually, its full meaning is a period of testing, a trial or probation. Could it be that the…
Bible In A Year – What A Gift!
I have been participating in the FREE ‘Bible In A Year‘ podcast put out by Ascension Press. It began on January 1, 2021 – What a gift it has been! Brought up Protestant, the Bible was always part of my life. I was taught that the Bible is the living Word of God and it…
Veiling Is Definitely Not For Me
Veiling? Seriously? Veiling is definitely not for me…or so I thought… I can remember the first time I even was aware or thought about it. I was listening to a podcast by Sonja Corbitt. Sonja is a convert to the Catholic Faith. Brought up Protestant and a lover of the Word, she now is a…
Hearing God – The Gift of Snowflake Whispers
Hearing God – Snowflake Whispers Up again at 3:30 am. Since the beginning of the year 2020, this is when my day now starts. I guess it is a season of life that I am in. I have many things on my mind and so many things to pray about. So, up early to pray…
Heaven In Mind ~ We Can’t Lose Hope
If you read the Mass readings this morning, then you may have realized that once again God has a relevant and timely message for those of us who live in the world today. Paul reminds us to keep Heaven in mind. It never ceases to amaze me how reading Scripture daily can lovingly communicate exactly…
The Necessity Of Hope Today
Hope Today? So, it is Sunday and once again we were unable to attend Mass. The 50 person limit was filled to capacity and so our family was not invited…(doesn’t that sound weird – “not invited to Mass“) It wasn’t until my son asked if we were going to Mass this weekend and I responded…
Do Politics Belong In The Church?
As I sit here beginning to write this post, I wonder how many people will actually read it. Of course, ‘politics’ is a big subject that seems to be expanding by the moment. But, do politics belong in the Church? My mind immediately goes to Father James Altman, who in recent weeks released a video…