Monthly Archives: March 2014

Which God do you worship? There are many. Some we do not even know we bow down to. Perhaps you do not worship any God at all, except your own power and independence. I am going on retreat for a … Continue reading →

This week continues to be exhausting as I still am sleepless as mice menances dance in my head while I lay in bed. I would like to escape to Narnia and sit with Aslan. I could rest my head upon … Continue reading →

What a hard first reading today from Second Kings!  The story of Naaman the leper is fascinating. First the King of Israel throws a monkey wrench into God’s plans by rendering his garments and tearing Naaman’s hopes in the action. … Continue reading →

Here in Canada most of us turn a tap and we have water without even thinking about it. One of the downfalls of this winter has been frozen pipes so that hundreds of home have been without water. On reserves, … Continue reading →

In today’s Gospel, the story of the Prodigal Son teaches us the value of home. You can travel the world but if you cannot go home, what is the value of it? Love and mercy are the emotional ties in … Continue reading →

Joseph, beloved of his father and envy of his brothers, is a mystery to us. He is a dreamer who knows not the extent of his gift and is therefore both extolled and despised. Unless you are the favourite child in … Continue reading →

Today’s First Reading and Psalm 1 talk about a tree that is planted by living waters that will bear fruit. Have you ever seen anything spring out of a seemingly impossible to grow place? Not only does something work its … Continue reading →

Have you ever realized that in the midst of your troubles, the small things keep you grounded? It has been a rough couple of days as I deal with a mouse problem in my house. The landlord and I have … Continue reading →

Yet another snow dump hit my city yesterday, frustrating even the most patient person waiting for spring. It is rather lovely temperature-wise though. I spent the day home sick. I have not been sleeping well and my body was exhausted. … Continue reading →

Jesus’ face shone like the sun in today’s Gospel, also read on the Feast of the Transfiguration. As God’s beloved we are also called to shine. In the first reading from Genesis, God tells Abram to leave and go to … Continue reading →