Lectio Divina -Read as many times as you want, stop to reflect, share your thoughts if you would like are so inclined. Here is my reflection: I wonder what forgiveness is. We don’t always forget things that happen. Likewise, there will be times when we need to remove ourselves or others from unsafe situations. It would not be safe for you and your children to stay with an abusive spouse for example. I’m not advocating divorce, though perhaps a separation... Read more
When I was younger, just about a decade ago, I was very extroverted and outgoing. I used to love going out and being with my huge assortment of friends. Now that I’m older and more tired from working all the time, I have tended to shift to being an extrovert to more of an introvert. But even though I don’t talk to my friends as much as I used to, I still keep in touch with many of them and... Read more
Covid 19 turned us upside down All of us death, loss and distance places closed even churches, even for weekend Mass or “liturgy” as my sister prefers That became a TV or computer activity Months of suffering for a country, for the world It is still not over however, Our church opened up My helmet, my see-through shield that kept sliding Too high, too low A flowery mask my mother’s friend made Gloves to cover my hands Hand sanitizer... Read more
Thoughts of young Catholic Children The thoughts of Catholic Children Are different than adults They don’t know what the priest is saying And they are distracted. They have not learned to disagree yet Neither have they learned what everything means They just know they are Catholic And don’t understand why everyone is not Or think everyone else is They think Jesus was Catholic and Mary They may wonder why John was Baptist Or what kind of plane Pontius Pilot flew.... Read more
We took a look at Patheos World Religion Columns. Now were going to take a look at Patheos Topics and some of their Topical Columnists. Patheos has a number of set topics set aside for curious readers to browse through. These are common everyday topics that touch upon the heart and soul of mankind. Common rituals and customs that everyone has in common. To give the inquirer an idea of what topics flow from the fingertips of Patheos writers, here... Read more
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. I will tell you whom to fear: fear him who, after he has killed, has the power to cast into hell. Yes, I tell you, he is the one to fear. Luke 12: 4-5 The coronavirus has spread across the world like a flaming fire, destroying anyone and everyone in its deadly path. It has touched rich and poor, famous and unknown alike.... Read more
The Prodigal Daughter: We have a daughter named Princess, now age 21. The sad times seem to dampen our family fun. Pink was her favorite color, that may have changed by now? What happened, when, why and how? Dear daughter we said unconditional love, it means no matter what. But where and how are you? Are you in a safe place or homeless hut? Are we grandparents and do you have doctor and government help? Do you love us, and... Read more
Patheos Catholic is as synonymous with Mark Shea as Peanut Butter is with Jelly. He has been on Patheos Catholic and Enjoying it since 1/26/09. He has left his Mark on the site with his incredible insights into church teaching and practice. But alas the time has come for him to move on from here into another grand adventure in writing. Just like Scott Eric Alt, Sherry Wendell, Dawn Eden, Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble and many others before him, he... Read more
We Are His Princesses and Princes Adoption is an option The child need not come From far away with a high sum We are God’s children by adoption and from where did we come? Our Princess: BOSTON (CBS) – There are some wonderful success stories today, during National Adoption Month. Two of our Wednesday’s Children joined 38 other Massachusetts kids who were formally adopted. Jack Williams introduced us to Princess in 2011. More cheers when Princess legally joined the family... Read more
“Is it not a strange fate that we should suffer so much fear and doubt for so small a thing? So small a thing! ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring My wife originally asked me to post another piece that she wrote. But I had this idea cooking all day in my head while working in the kitchen. I just had to post this story instead. A story rather important and I hope others will want to... Read more
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