Spiritual Directions for the Journey
Posted in This Sunday on Jan 31st, 2012
This Sunday’s Readings This weeks readings from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, which uses the New American Bible. (Job 7:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; Mark 1:29-39) Click here for THIS SUNDAY’S readings The Word on Fire The Word On Fire – Fr. Robert Barron’s internet site offers many interesting insights into [...]
Posted in A Funny Thing Happened... on Jan 30th, 2012
My boss phoned me today, he said, “Is everything okay at the office?” I said, “Yes, it’s all under control. It’s been a very busy day, I haven’t stopped.” “Can you do me a favor?” he asked. I said, “Of course, what is it?” Speed it up a little, I’m in the foursome behind you.”
Posted in The Wisdom of... on Jan 29th, 2012
Posted in Big Questions, Reflections from Fellow Wanderers on Jan 27th, 2012
I was listening to Krista Tippet, the host of the radio show On Being, and she had Sylvia Boorstein as her guest . Sylvia is a celebrated Jewish-Buddhist teacher and psychotherapist, mother, and grandmother. She is delightful as well as insightful and if you would like to read or listen to the entire interview please [...]
Posted in Big Questions, The Wisdom of... on Jan 25th, 2012
“I don’t know what weapons will be used in world war three, but in world war four people will use sticks and stones.” – Albert Einstein Click here for more about Albert Einstein
Posted in This Sunday on Jan 24th, 2012
This Sunday’s Readings This weeks readings from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, which uses the New American Bible. (Deuteronomy 18:15-20; Psalm 95; 1 Corinthians 7:32-35; Mark 1:21-28) Click here for THIS SUNDAY’S readings The Word on Fire The Word On Fire – Fr. Robert Barron’s internet site offers many interesting insights into all things [...]
Posted in The Wisdom of... on Jan 23rd, 2012
Posted in A Funny Thing Happened..., Big Questions on Jan 21st, 2012
I raise this not so BIG question as the result of having just moved our washer and dryer after three years to clean underneath it. I will not mention what accumulates around these cleaning machines other than to say it was not a pretty sight. But that is not the point of this little rant. [...]
Posted in Big Questions, Reflections from Fellow Wanderers on Jan 19th, 2012
It was around 1984 at a sales conference and I had just heard one my first “motivational speakers.” His name was Joel Weldon and he captivated the audience with his message. He left us with a tag line I also never forgot- “Success comes in Cans not in Cannots”. We each got a can with [...]
Posted in Parents and Kids on Jan 18th, 2012
I’ve noticed that one thing about parents is that no matter what stage your child is in, the parents who have older children always tell you the next stage is worse. -Dave Barry
Posted in This Sunday on Jan 17th, 2012
This Sunday’s Readings This weeks readings from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, which uses the New American Bible. (Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 25; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20) Click here for THIS SUNDAY’S readings The Word on Fire The Word On Fire – Fr. Robert Barron’s internet site offers many interesting insights into all [...]
Posted in Parents and Kids on Jan 16th, 2012
When Parents texting their kids is some helpful advice:
Posted in Big Questions on Jan 15th, 2012
In the second of the beatitudes Jesus reassures us that “Happy are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.” One of the things I have noticed is that in times of grief,people search for ways to offer comfort to the one who is suffering a loss. One tried and often used “truism” people share [...]
Posted in Big Questions, The Wisdom of... on Jan 12th, 2012
Yesterday, I posted a wisdom saying from Harry Potter’s mentor Dumbledore. I had to admit I am not familiar with old Dumbledore but found his advice on death being the next great adventure for a person with a ‘well ordered mind’ to be ripe with wisdom. One of my mentors is Henri Nouwen and in [...]
Posted in The Wisdom of... on Jan 11th, 2012
I was talking to a young person just before Christmas and she shared with me this quote from the legendary Albus Dumbledore ,who was the teacher to young Harry Potter. I am not well versed in the lexicon of Harry Potter so I will need to rely on my younger readers to keep me up [...]
