Spiritual Directions for the Journey
Posted in Reflections from the Pulpit - Wandering with Deacon Mike on Aug 12th, 2010
The Assumption of Mary was dogmatically and infallibly defined by Pope Pius XII on November 1, 1950. This belief is known as the Dormition by the Orthodox. The website Catholic Answers describes that: The doctrine of the Assumption says that at the end of her life on earth Mary was assumed, body and soul, into [...]
Posted in Reflections from the Pulpit - Wandering with Deacon Mike on Aug 11th, 2010
Below is an excellent description of the Immaculate Conception of Mary one of the Marian Dogmas of the Church. I borrowed this from Catholic Answers which is a helpful website for those in search of a little or in my case a lot of clarification of some of faith’s mysteries. It’s important to understand what [...]
Posted in Reflections from the Pulpit - Wandering with Deacon Mike on Aug 11th, 2010
It may seem odd to bring up the topic of Papal Infallibility during this week when we are reflecting on Mary of Nazareth, the wife of Joseph and the Mother of Jesus. The reason for this detour on our road to the Assumption is that this simple young woman from the small and insignificant town [...]
Posted in This Sunday on Aug 10th, 2010
This Sunday is a regular post that will help readers prepare for the coming Sunday’s Liturgy of the Word. There is a link to the Sunday readings, a connection to Fr. Robert Baron’s weekly podcast sermon and a reflection from Fr. Scott Lewis of the Catholic Register. On occasion we will post reflections from fellow wanders, I meet along the road.
Posted in Reflections from the Pulpit - Wandering with Deacon Mike on Aug 9th, 2010
This week I am making final preparations for the homily this coming weekend as we celebrate the Assumption of Mary. One of the purposes for starting the blog was to share ideas with folks while preparing these talks. This is a slightly out of the ordinary week in that I will only be the preacher [...]
Posted in Henri Nouwen, Reflections from Fellow Wanderers on Aug 6th, 2010
We live in a success oriented world.My experiences over the past seven years of ministry to those touched by crime is that it requires a person to reevaluate what success means. In his reflection below Henri Nouwen challenges us to find joy in being a witness of Christ through our actions and if the person [...]
Posted in A Funny Thing Happened... on Aug 4th, 2010
This reminds me of one of my best friends! Don’t worry Rob I will not mention any names. I certainly will not highlight that you are Scottish and I will avoid the stereotype references to the Scots being tight although that might have something to do with the ending of this touching story. But the [...]
Posted in Stuff for Wandering on Aug 2nd, 2010
Following on my UP posting about the married life of Carl and Ellie someone very close to me sent me this picture from Winne the Pooh. If you are really lucky in life you will meet a person who shares so much of your life with you that you just know they will never leave [...]
