Crap happens in more ways than one, metaphorically speaking. Perchance, you remember the popular bumper sticker a few years back that explicitly proclaimed that very thing. So why are we so surprised when it does? We can tend to live life deluding ourselves that somehow, we deserve roses and rainbows every day, complete with littleContinue reading “Why are we surprised?”
Category Archives: Why the title about pouring oneself out as gift
Rework
I have been enthralled of late with reworking desserts that do not turn out as I hoped. They may have been baked too long, failed to deliver the recipe’s promised taste sensation, or were disappointing. I fear I have become my own worst enemy in this area. I am sadly a dessert snob. I rememberContinue reading “Rework”
Rework
I have been enthralled of late with reworking desserts that do not turn out as I hoped. They may have been baked too long, failed to deliver the recipe’s promised taste sensation, or were disappointing. I fear I have become my own worst enemy in this area. I am sadly a dessert snob. I rememberContinue reading “Rework”
Marriage, God’s Idea
“Then God said: Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the tame animals, all the wild animals, and all the creatures that crawl on the earth. God created mankind in his image; in the image of God,Continue reading “Marriage, God’s Idea”
Holding Fast
“Hold fast to the word I preached to you” 1 Cor 15. Have you ever asked yourself, how do I “hold fast” to the Gospel that I hear at Mass? It sounds easy enough on paper. However, as each of us knows, remaining faithful 24/7 is a full-time job. It takes deliberate, attentive work to resist temptations,Continue reading “Holding Fast”
Poured Myself Out In Gift 