Autumn Memories

Autumn Memories

For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven:  A time to… -Ecclesiastes 3:1 Each autumn I find myself steeped in memories.  The memory of raking thousands of dried oak leaves in my backyard as a child, creating paths that...
Savoring Summer

Savoring Summer

August is here and summer will be ending. We just got our first half case of Colorado peaches, and the canning jars are out being readied for holding a taste of summer we will enjoy throughout the winter.  Preserving the peaches allows us to savor the gifts of...
Blessings in Aramaic and Greek

Blessings in Aramaic and Greek

As I was exploring resources from my formation program, I found a real treasure I wanted to share with you.  It is both Aramaic  (A), the language most historians believe the historical Jesus spoke and Greek  (G) translations of the Beatitudes.  I find them rich and...
The Spirit of God in Our World

The Spirit of God in Our World

I recently participated in a full day retreat and at the end of the retreat we joined together for Mass.  The day was full and I hold many moments with deep gratitude.  The Prayers of the Faithful, however, reflected the work of the Spirit, especially...