Author Archives: pillarclimber

A memorial celebration has a dichotomy of sadness and pride; loss and growth, fulfillment and emptiness.  To call it a celebration, well yes it is, but not a truly happy one.  My mind drifts to that picture of the young … Continue reading →

During Lent, something is happening that most garden-variety Catholics wouldn’t even have on their radar-screen. A small budding seed that grew somewhere quietly is being fed, nurtured, and mentored right in their own backyard. As with most Catholics attending Mass … Continue reading →

  In a far distant time, In a story so well known throughout the lands, We hear once again about an angel Who visits a young girl to announce God’s plans. We hear about the angel’s proclamation, “Behold…”  and her response, … Continue reading →

In eight chapters, this little ditty teaches the next generation of adults more about themselves than any reality TV show can destroy. The more I learn about Bl. John Paul II’s extensive work of Theology of the Body, the more … Continue reading →

Every once in a while I get a book that I don’t like. Recently I was invited to read and host a book review for a cyber book tour. After reading this book just over half way, I knew it had … Continue reading →

“Thank You For the Grace of the Priestly Ministry” VATICAN CITY, JUNE 29, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the prayer Benedict XVI wrote for the 60th anniversary of his priestly ordination, which he celebrated today.* * *Lord,We thank … Continue reading →

“I am nothing.  He is everything. I do nothing on my own.  He does it.  That is what I am:  God’s pencil…  However imperfect instruments we may be, He writes beautifully.” ~Mother Teresa Ever since I can remember, thinking was … Continue reading →