Intention for Respite

Intention for Respite

The past two years we have weathered many storms.  I wonder when we are going to find calm waters.   At least for a while.  And every summer I begin by hoping I will be refreshed and renewed by the time September rolls around.   Yet, with...
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...
A Box of Memories

A Box of Memories

It was just an ordinary Monday in January, freezing and icy outside. I was feeling sad and a little lonely (perhaps the January blahs) after all the excitement and connection with friends and family that I had so enjoyed during this past Christmas season. I decided to...