Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. -1 Thess 5:16 - 18 Give thanks in all circumstances.. Don't you wish that sometimes you could just shake some people you know and quote this passage to them? No, I am not advocating violence, …
Category: Reflections
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all of my loyal readers, I wish both of you a happy and healthy new year. Okay, I know by the stats I get that there are more than two of you that read this, not many more, but more. This is the day of the year for reflecting and planning, …
The Lord is My Shephard
One of the readings at Mass Sunday was Psalm 23. This psalm is mostly known from being read at funerals. Depending on the particular bible translation you use, the NABRE used at Mass reads differently than the RSVCE. The difference is verse 4: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death …
Keeping Watch – Luke 12:35
I certainly don't claim to be a biblical scholar, and I certainly am not a theologian (I can't even pronounce it), I am just a layperson who sees how God has worked in my life. When I began my journey one of the many things I learned was that every time you read a passage …
The Same Only Different
Only five more days until Christmas. For some Christmas is a time for joy and happiness. For others, it can be anything but. For me, I am somewhere in the middle. I spend a lot of time reflecting on my life, where I was, where I am now, where I am going. This year is …
Taking the Narrow Gate
How often when faced with a choice do we opt for the easiest one? How often do we follow the crowd and do what everyone else is doing, even if we aren't sure it is the right thing to do? Or to follow along with Jesus' teaching and take the broad road in order to …
John 1:38 What are you looking for
It has been awhile since I have done a Sunday reflection, but then it has been awhile since I have done any reflecting or even much writing. So here goes… “What are you looking for?” This is what Jesus asks the two disciples of John the Baptist when they begin to follow him. (John 1:38) …
Do you not care if we perish?
"Teacher, do you not care if we perish?" This is what the disciples said to Jesus when crossing the sea and a storm began to blow. This is from yesterday's Gospel reading, Mark 4:35 - 41. Do you ever ask Jesus the same question? "Jesus, don't you care about me?" Lately, it seems that every …
Looking With Different Eyes
Some days it just seems like the world is spinning out of control. It gets crazier and crazier every day. What was once considered evil is now considered good. Killing people we don't want anymore has become second nature to us, we even make it legal. I came across this story this morning, Court Rules …
The Wonder of it All
I've noticed lately that I spend a lot of time looking at things, noticing things more than I used to. This could be because I have more time to do this, or more likely because it is finally spring here in the Northeast, a time for rebirth and renewing. Gee, that sounds like the Resurrections doesn't …
The Wayward Catholic 