by Barbara | Aug 23, 2023 | Faith-filled Pondering, Latest and greatest
We can all relate to Jonah at times. We want people to get what is coming to them, good or bad- mostly bad- especially if they have hurt us. In this case, Jonah wanted Nineveh to die for the ill-treatment of his people. We’re told in Scripture that...
by Barbara | Jul 2, 2023 | Attempts at Humor, Family Life, Latest and greatest
We planned a mini staycation with several of our kids who lived locally. It seemed reasonable when we made the reservations months earlier. But that was before the out-of-state baptism was scheduled, and one week later, a triple baptism which included hosting the...
by Barbara | Jun 12, 2023 | Faith-filled Pondering, Latest and greatest
Novena Pray always in readiness to surrender, and you will receive from it great peace and great rewards, even when I confer on you the grace of immolation, of repentance and of love. Then what does suffering matter? It seems impossible to you. Close your eyes and say...
by Barbara | Jun 11, 2023 | Faith-filled Pondering, Latest and greatest
Close your eyes and let yourself be carried away on the flowing current of my grace; close your eyes and do not think of the present, turning your thoughts away from the future just as you would from temptation. Repose in me, believing in my goodness, and I promise...
by Barbara | Jun 10, 2023 | Why the title about pouring oneself out as gift
Day 7 NovenaI perform miracles in proportion to your full surrender to me and to your not thinking of yourselves. I sow treasure troves of graces when you are in the deepest poverty. No person of reason, no thinker, has ever performed miracles, not even among the...
