I did not fully understand the term “Paschal Mystery” until I read “A Holy Longing” by Ronald Rolheiser. In Chapter 7 “A Spirituality of the Paschal Mystery” Rolheiser writes that “No spirituality can pretend to be mature without grappling with the timeless, haunting questions of suffering and death.” I recite “Christ has died, Christ has…… Continue reading The Paschal Mystery & Easter Joy
Category: Spirit
Essays and musings with a Spiritual message. My journey thus far.
The Sorrowful Mysteries: a Lenten Meditation
For many years whenever I picked up my rosary to pray, I conveniently ignored the Sorrowful Mysteries. As a progressive mature Christian, I felt that using ghastly images of the torture and death of Jesus did nothing to enhance my spirituality; in fact they only made me feel sad and guilty. But I now realize…… Continue reading The Sorrowful Mysteries: a Lenten Meditation
The Catholic Dilemma: Church Teachings on Procreation
I recently read Excerpts From the Synod’s Final Report published online Oct. 24, 2015 in CRUX, All things Catholic. I was very disappointed to read that there are no breakthroughs or even glimmers of light, regarding the issues that most affect the lives of American Catholics. Nothing on the horizon concerning: priests being allowed to…… Continue reading The Catholic Dilemma: Church Teachings on Procreation
Are Refugees Welcome?
When it comes to the Syrian Refugees, why do so many Americans who think of the U.S. as a Christian nation, want us to act totally counter to what Jesus taught? Do they not remember that Jesus and his family were political refugees themselves for at least a year, probably longer? The Holy Family fled…… Continue reading Are Refugees Welcome?
War Room: Movie Review
I finally saw the movie War Room and I feel the need to write my thoughts on the experience. War Room, a drama centered around the power of prayer, was written and directed by the Kendrick Brothers, the same team who gave us Courageous in 2011 and Fireproof in 2008. Now I love a happy…… Continue reading War Room: Movie Review
The Queen of Drama
We all have heard the term “Drama Queen” to describe a person who overreacts to circumstances or events that adversely affect her (or him). Well I know someone who is not a “Drama Queen” but she is the ultimate “Queen of Drama”. She is our very own Queen of Heaven, the Mother of God. I…… Continue reading The Queen of Drama
Sunday Morning Coming Down
“And there’s nothing short of dying, that’s half as lonesome as the sound of the sleeping city sidewalk and Sunday morning coming down.” Whenever I hear these words, written by Kris Kristofferson in 1970 and sung by Johnny Cash, I get a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes. Whys it that? Why…… Continue reading Sunday Morning Coming Down
Americas Virtual General Store
We are no longer in business due to retirement. We have been blessed by our relationships with our many customers and great vendors, those who supplied the fine Made in USA products we sold. They really keep Americans working. Click on links below to learn more about great Made in USA products. AKWA Made In…… Continue reading Americas Virtual General Store
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