“Offer it up!”

When I was young, this was something that I heard often.  It made sense, kinda, in an intellectual way, and was a fulfilling spiritual exercise.

Ok, to be honest, no it didn’t.  So now I’m 36 and I’m finally going to explore this concept. Continue reading ““Offer it up!””

“Rebuild my church”

“Virtue is persecuted by the wicked more than it is loved by the good.”- Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote

Justo-gallego-martinez.jpgToday I was reminded of a man who doesn’t care about your rules and norms, but what he believes is right.  So I’ll share his story and what we can learn.

Continue reading ““Rebuild my church””

What’s the worst that can happen?

I often say that phrase, when thinking about plane crashes or drug side effects or car accidents.  It is a very selfish phrase because it assumes only about me – I’m already dying, what could be worse?

Well, I found out. Continue reading “What’s the worst that can happen?”

We’re going to Lourdes

lourdes-sanctuaries-andIt has occurred to me that the story of Our Lady of Lourdes is not necessarily known by all.  So, today on our trip there, I thought I’d share the story with you all and why it is so important. Continue reading “We’re going to Lourdes”