by Barbara | Jun 8, 2020 | Just for Moms, Why the title about pouring oneself out as gift
“This is my Body given up for you.” These are familiar words we hear during the consecration at every Mass. Jesus so desired to redeem us, that He allowed Himself to be immolated on our behalf. He held nothing back. In looking at the Crucifix we should have no doubt...
by Barbara | Jun 3, 2020 | Why the title about pouring oneself out as gift
These famous words are the final words recorded in Scripture coming from the Blessed Virgin Mary. Remember the story in John 2:1-11, the Wedding Feast at Cana? Mary let her Son Jesus know that they had run out of wine. It was a big deal then and a big deal even today....
by Barbara | May 27, 2020 | Why the title about pouring oneself out as gift
“Why do you have to bring God into every conversation?” This seemingly simple question was posed to me by one of my daughters some years ago. I took the occasion to ponder the question. I believe contemplating our relationship with God is just as relevant today...
by Barbara | May 21, 2020 | Faith-filled Pondering
Mark and I had the chance to go out to dinner now that the restaurants are starting to open inside. My sweet husband asked our waiter if it “felt good to be back?” To which he responded, “I just needed to get away from the kids.” In one sense, we got it. This has been...
by Barbara | May 15, 2020 | Faith-filled Pondering
There are the plans we make; and then there are God’s plans. Sometimes, they line up. Take for instance last week. I thought I had it all figured out. Easy trip to the airport with one small caveat, the necessary requirement of bringing the old family dog into the...
