“ He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and agitated.Then he said to them, “I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and stay awake with me.” And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed, "My Father, if it is possible, let … Continue reading Rosary Reflections – The First Sorrowful Mystery
"And he came to her and said, 'Hail, O favored one, the Lord is with you!'But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and considered in her mind what sort of greeting this might be. Luke 1:28-29 Simplicity and trust in God are lessons that come to mind when I meditate on the Annunciation. Mary … Continue reading When the Ordinary Meets the Extraordinary. – The First Joyful Mystery.
In a rich conversation about the importance of Pope St John Paul II’s leadership in promoting women and what he called “the Culture of Life,” a Christian friend told me how much the Pope’s moral clarity, his devotion to Jesus Christ and his life of prayer and action meant to her. As much as she … Continue reading The Rosary and the Praying Body
When I kneel to light a fire it always fascinates me that I am not entirely sure when it will start. When that single little flame will slowly multiply, find enough kindling and then enough heat to engulf the wood waiting to be burned. That a roaring fire starts with the simple action of striking … Continue reading It Starts with a Solitary Flame – A Rosary Challenge and a Give-Away!
Have you ever found yourself in the same room as a large number of “Marian Catholics”? Did you find them simply talking about the traffic, the weather, or their pet cat, out of fear that their confreres might be ‘yes’ voters, climate change fanatics, pro-choice flag carriers or gender fluid enthusiasts? Not a chance. They … Continue reading The Amazing Grace of the Rosary
