The Illusion of (Temporal) Certainty

Greetings! For some as yet unexplained reason, I awoke this morning feeling rather low in spirit; my devotional time was…let’s just say perfunctory. Even now, I remember little of what I read or heard, except a passing allusion to transformation as part of the Spirit’s ongoing work in us. What I do recall, however, is…

JESUS MEETS US IN OUR BROKENNESS

Last Saturday, I participated in a brief retreat with a close friend, having previously declined an alternate offer for a weekend on the north coast. Although I was tempted by the latter invitation, my prior commitment prevailed, and I am gratified by the choice I made. The retreat conductor, a priest with an engaging personality,…

A New Season of Love, Unfolding

Greetings! I hope you are doing well and not allowing negative situations or circumstances to derail your plans. Doesn’t that sound wonderful? Perhaps I should listen to and practice more of that which proceeds from my mouth, as recommendation to others…sigh! I was the recipient, yesterday morning, of a lovely meme from a beloved and…

A Word For and Beyond Ash Wednesday

This Ash Wednesday, I did not go to the usual place of worship, but not because I was intentionally delinquent. I was scheduled to minister to the faithful in the parish of St. Ann, and looked forward to what God would have done via that experience, but alas, I was hit by a bug that…