Journeying to Grace

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  • Spreading Our Joys

    While watching a recent broadcast of the Olympic Games, I saw a commercial that stuck with me. I think it was an advertisement for the actual Olympics, but I was… Read more

  • Do You Feel That Vibe?

    Did you ever just get a ‘vibe’ from someone? For being something so silent, it can make a powerful impression. On a recent flight, I was surprised to suddenly feel… Read more

  • Now I Remember

    Over many years, I’ve been blessed to attend several enlightening retreats and days of prayer. While there, I’m very good about realizing themes, prayers, and ideas that move me and… Read more

  • Christmas in July?

    As I flipped through TV stations recently, I came across two channels showing Christmas movies this month. I’m not sure how I feel about that, but I’m sure there are… Read more

  • More Than a Walk on the Beach

    There’s something about walking barefoot in the sand on a beach. Since I’m near a beach so rarely, I found it especially renewing to stand in the sand and hear,… Read more

  • What Fills Your Cup?

    I’ve been asked more than once, ‘what fills your cup?’ It’s a handy question when discerning a career path or other personal course of action. In thinking of more practical… Read more

  •  ‘A Friend Is a Friend at All Times’ (Prv 17:17)

    I just spent too much time (way too much time) browsing online for a good ‘friend’ gift. A gift for a best friend of over 30 years who is moving… Read more

  • The True Presence of Christ

    I was again in the nearby adoration chapel with a specific issue and person in my prayer. As I focused ahead, the beautiful monstrance was of course on the altar… Read more

  • Why Are You Terrified?

    It wouldn’t get much safer than having Jesus on a boat with you, right? That’s what we would probably think, but in this Sunday’s Gospel (Mk 4:35-41), the disciples become… Read more

  • Clearing the Clutter

    It’s that time of year. My neighborhood is having a ‘community garage sale’ weekend soon, and all households are encouraged to participate. To me, the best part about the event… Read more