Dn 7:13-14
Rev 1:5-8
Jn 18:33b-37
Thanksgiving 1970
As the grow-ups gathered in various rooms my sister and I created with the help of our friends a replica of the first Thanksgiving out of play dough. That night when we came to the table someone asked my sister to say the grace. It was a simple enough request and [...]

Dn 12:1-3
Heb 10:11-14, 18
Mk 13:24-32
This Little Light of Mine
This week’s readings are full of the end times’ readings we get at this time in the church year. I was aware as I listened to them at the liturgy today, that I encounter “end time” or “what may happen messages” in all facets of my daily [...]

1 Kgs 17:10-16
Heb 9:24-28
Mk 12:38-44 or 12:41-44
Enough Oil in my Jug
I was sitting quietly, trying to slow my very full brain, trying to empty out a little bit before the liturgy began. My friend to my right said, “Move down these people need more seats”. So I did. Again trying to drop into that ever [...]

Dt 6:2-6
Heb 7:23-28
Mk 12:28b-34
Land of Milk and Honey
How often do we think about words of commitment: I promise you in sickness and in health; I vow to you my sisters and brothers in community; I seek to live out my life serving; I promise to give my support to this newly baptized; and so forth? [...]