Journeying to Grace

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  • Unexpected Graces

    I have a nice plant stand that unfortunately didn’t have a potted plant on it for a few weeks. By now, I’m used to seeing that empty spot, but I… Read more

  • The Spirit of Patience

    Waiting isn’t always difficult, especially when it’s expected and planned for. As we know, some things just take time – getting into a crowded sports arena to see a game,… Read more

  • Ups and Downs – at the Same Time

    Experiencing ‘ups’ and ‘downs’ is nothing new. They come to us in both large and small ways. Most of the time, it’s one or the other (or one than the… Read more

  • What Would Make Jesus Smile?

    The homily I heard over the weekend got my attention, and I have been reflecting on the question Father posed to us: What can we do today that would make… Read more

  • The Voice of Companionship in Christ

    Sometimes I forget until it happens. Like it did yesterday: two different people at two different times on the same day offering a similar message. I could only think –… Read more

  • Take a Break

    It seems to happen every summer. After many hot days in a row, just when we think we can’t handle any more, we get a break – a day or… Read more

  • Finding God in the Fallen Pieces

    Have you played the popular game with the tall tower made of small wooden blocks stacked in rows of three on top of each other? Players take turns carefully pulling… Read more

  • The Holy Spirit at Work

    I often spend some extra time on Gospel readings that involve bodies of water. Not only is there always something very significant happening, but the water also helps me envision… Read more

  • To-Do List of Faith

    I have occasionally gone through phases when it feels there is so much to do, I don’t know where to start, so I just do nothing. Obviously, that’s not productive… Read more

  • Bringing Jesus to Others

    When I was a very young adult and beginning to volunteer in a new church, I remember feeling slightly intimidated when I was introduced to a ‘Minister.’ There were several… Read more