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 boy in near tears as he is presented with his […]
Holy Saturday 2012 – How Are You Going to Die to Self?
Today is Holy Saturday: The last day of the Lenten marathon in our effort to go deeper in our faith, grow stronger in our spirituality, and to get closer to God. Christ’s passion is upon us. On Holy Saturday, Jesus rests in the tomb, dead. We have been talking about […]
It’s the season of Lent: Are you tending the garden?
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 on Sundays, they only see this garden’s growth with the […]
Behold
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, “Behold…” In both the Online Dictionary and in Merriam Webster […]
Book REVIEW: Theology of the Body for Teens, Middle School bundle
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 I know in my heart this should be a mandatory […]
So the Cover of the book looks good? Take a look inside!
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 no place on the “Pillars,” much less anywhere near the […]
Pope’s Prayer for 60th Anniversary
“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 you because you have opened your Heart for us;Because in […]
God’s Pencils
“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 what I did most. Thinking, daydreaming, people watching, quiet contemplation, […]