Monthly Archives: June 2014

Today was the feast day of St. Peter and St. Paul, two men who continue to influence the world. St. Peter continues on his work as a model for each new pope that arises. St. Paul encourages us on our … Continue reading →

I am planning a fairly significant journey this summer and at mass today for the Feast of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I was suddenly overcome with gratitude at all that might come of my travels. The road seems long … Continue reading →

My friend Anthony designed this wonderful stained glass piece that I saw on retreat this spring. Today on the Sacred Heart of Jesus Feast it came to mind again. I think about a meditation on the Sacred Heart that I … Continue reading →

I have been packing up my office and throwing out copious amounts of old papers. I have been stacking files to be shredded. By the end of it, I hope to have less “stuff” to move. It feels good to … Continue reading →

There is a river whose streams make glad are the words that come to me as I review my day.  Today a student that I have worked with for many years was the graduate of the year in a public … Continue reading →

This reading today has always been like a quiet chastisement for me. Matthew has Jesus telling his disciple not to judge. I am aware how often I judge during the course of a day. The plank in my own eye … Continue reading →

This is one of my favourite Sundays. Many years ago when I became a Eucharistic Minister, I served first on this Sunday. Corpus Christi or Body and Blood of Christ Sunday reminds me of the importance of the Eucharist. It … Continue reading →

I am a prairie girl through and through. I get distracted driving in the country, mesmerized by field and sky. Cloud formations are spectacular. Yellow and purple crops dazzle the eye. As much as I love the mountains and sea, … Continue reading →

Today I had a small surgery done and I thought I was recovering nicely until about 6:00 tonight when I noticed that the incision was bleeding. I am not an alarmist but I was sort of concerned that I might … Continue reading →

“I would like my life to be a statement of love and compassion–and where it isn’t, that’s where my work lies.” ~ Ram Dass We did an exercise at our last staff meeting prior to summer break yesterday of writing … Continue reading →