On Sunday they’ll be saints, Popes John XXIII and John Paul II. The former was pope the first seven years of my life; he may have been pope when I made my first communion, but I’m not sure of that date. The latter was pope for much of the thirty-plus years I was away from… Continue reading Five Things I Know About the Saints
Category: Life in the 50s
About that Lent Thing
So… about that Lent thing. Back on March 4, I pledged to give up and take up in hopes of following Christ more closely. Here’s how I did: No meals out while I was in town: I think I did well by the intention of saving money and giving it to charity, and giving the time to God.… Continue reading About that Lent Thing
Being Christ in Our Lives: Linda M. Au
Linda M. Au is one of the funniest people I know. I call her the Erma Bombeck of our generation. To see if you agree, check out her books: Head in the Sand … and other unpopular positions, and Fork in the Road … and other pointless discussions. A few things you might not know from her writing: Linda is… Continue reading Being Christ in Our Lives: Linda M. Au
Of Lent, Love, and Food That Doesn’t Go Stale
I’m participating in the Keeping LOVE in LENT Blog Link-Up 2014, hosted by the Catholic Bloggers Network. We’ll be sharing different ways, tips, stories and real-life experiences that will help us focus on Lenten sacrifices, prayer and good deeds and how to carry them out with LOVE instead of a GRUMBLE. Please scroll to the five hostesses’ contact… Continue reading Of Lent, Love, and Food That Doesn’t Go Stale