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  • Fruits of the Holy Spirit

    As we approach Pentecost this weekend, it seems like a good time to take a little ‘inventory.’ One of the Pentecost readings reminds us of the Fruits of the Holy… Read more

  • Are You Standing There, Looking at the Sky?

    “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky?” (Acts 1:11) This is from tomorrow’s Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord (celebrated at Mass this Sunday)… Read more

  • The Love and Faith in Front of Us

    Not long ago while on the treadmill at my neighborhood rec center, I found entertaining programs on the two televisions in front of me. On one was a movie I… Read more

  • What’s in Your Collection?

    Do you have a collection of something? When I was younger, I had a collection of dolls from various European countries. They were mostly from places my parents visited throughout… Read more

  • The Good Shepherd

    When we read scripture, we often come across images or messages that can take some time to ‘digest,’ understand, or work through. We might need to read the words and… Read more

  • He Is Risen! (With His Wounds)

    Do you have a favorite image of the Risen Christ? I tend to be drawn to some portrayals more than others, but they all stir a joy in us and… Read more

  • ‘And They Remembered His Words’

    When I first reflected on this year’s Easter Vigil, I felt a very slight disappointment for a very brief moment. I recalled the community members who, just the night before,… Read more

  • Drawn to Watch Again

    When I watch TV, I’m a channel flipper. During commercials, I look to see what’s showing on other stations. By doing that, I often come across good movies. Usually, they… Read more

  • Thankful for St. Joseph

    Yesterday (March 19) was the feast day of St. Joseph, and I wish we knew more about him. As we know, there is not a lot on him in scripture,… Read more

  • Worth the Time and Effort

    We’ve had unusually nice weather for this time of year, so I’ve been taking advantage of it to do some yard work. When I’m in the yard, I don’t take… Read more