My Lord, help me to discern you will for my life. I come before you, wretched and pitiful. This world, I will leave. It is not my home. I look forward to that joyous day when I will be united with you. I am yours, God, I am your instrument, here on earth. I desire, Lord, to reject the worldly things … [Read more...] about “This world, I will leave.”
Archives for August 2021
“My shift is over.”
“I paint from life, subject matter is limited, and I must find depth and dignity within the things around me, the humble and the common. A tree is something so simple, but it is also a mystery, like all life. When a single leaf dies, something has died more intricate than anything humanity has … [Read more...] about “My shift is over.”
Tradition and Preparation
"What do I have to do?" This is a common question in church life. "That feast isn't a Holy Day of Obligation this year? So I don't have to go?" There was a time when people didn’t need so many rules because they were a community that followed Apostolic tradition for spiritual benefit. “What did … [Read more...] about Tradition and Preparation
Be reconciled first
Dear Parishioners and Friends,Back in seminary, my evangelical pastor was concerned about people who approach Holy Communion in an individualistic way. But he was glad that many of his parishioners took Scriptural directions about the Eucharist seriously. For example, he said they won’t receive if … [Read more...] about Be reconciled first
The earth is not my home
Dear Lord you have created this earth for your glory just as you have created me. As this summer comes to a close, relieve my stress and my worries. Increase my faith in you. Help me to use this week solely, yes solely, for your glory. Help me as I finish my required books -- may I enjoy them and … [Read more...] about The earth is not my home
Eyes wide open in church
When you enter the church, you have entered heaven on earth. The structure has been built solely to house a liturgy that brings you to a heavenly reality. In turn, the liturgy transforms our present world, and this is reflected in church architecture. But not even the Hagia Sophia nor Notre Dame … [Read more...] about Eyes wide open in church