Leaving the Land of “Less Than”

Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. We all have moments where we feel “less than”: less than a family member, a friend, a colleague, maybe even an enemy. Often, we’re wrong, and recover our equilibrium after we… Continue reading Leaving the Land of “Less Than”

On the Nightstand: One Minute Wisdom

It’s already been a busy fall. My friend Mike gave me this book a few months ago, and I put it aside for November, knowing that: a. I am always in need of wisdom and b. one minute might be about my limit for daily reading this month beyond the lectionary readings and Bible study… Continue reading On the Nightstand: One Minute Wisdom

Friends in Faith: Judy Keane

“Jesus, I trust in You.” These are the words the Lord gave Faustina as part of His Divine Mercy revelation; they’re so simple, and yet so challenging. My friend Judy Keane has been praying at least part of the Divine Mercy Chaplet for some time, every day in the 3 p.m. hour. Judy’s had a… Continue reading Friends in Faith: Judy Keane

Patience, Righteousness, and Teresa of Avila

Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Let nothing disturb you Let nothing frighten you All things are passing God never changes Patience obtains all things She who possesses God lacks nothing God alone suffices St. Teresa of… Continue reading Patience, Righteousness, and Teresa of Avila