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Mark 1:15 “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” As we approached Lent, it seemed like I had obstacles in the way of my goals. Brett and I intended to head to Mass early on Ash Wednesday, to beat the crowds. It worked […]
Genesis 3:19 By the sweat of your face You will eat bread, Till you return to the ground, Because from it you were taken; For you are dust, And to dust you shall return. Ash Wednesday is knocking at the door, and I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about this year’s Lenten season. For […]
Luke 1:37 For nothing will be impossible for God. In our Catholic Church, it is traditional to choose a saint’s name at Confirmation. My children won’t have to look very far.(I have Abigail, Patrick, Thomas, and Elizabeth in my children’s names) For myself, I had to choose a brand new name. At the time I […]
Job 7:1 Job spoke, saying: Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery? During a conversation with my good friend Kaye, I told her, “I just have better things to do than clean my house.” And now, I’ve embarrassed my grandmother to death with that remark.(and reminded Kaye of how cluttered my house can be!) […]
Psalms 66:1-2 Make a joyful noise to God, all the earth;sing the glory of his name; give to him glorious praise When I was pregnant with my oldest daughter, I prayed that God gave her plenty of musical talent. He heard me and answered beautifully. Rachel and I went to hear Abigail sing with the […]