Blog Archive
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Like many people, this year has been very tough for me and my family. My business took a severe downturn due to the economy, I tried several new jobs that didn't work out and I had to take some drastic measures in regards t … read more | 9 comments
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Hello dear folks! It is good to be with you again! I just returned from a retreat at our diocesan retreat center, and would like to share some of my experiences with you. It was held February 12th thru 13 … read more | 4 comments
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I started writing letters to my two grown boys about ten years ago, when one of them was posted to Egypt for a year in the U.S. Army. Gradually, some of their friends and mine joined the list, which I call the "Jedi" li … read more | 3 comments
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I came home the other day to the aroma of chocolate. It wasn’t a momentary whiff. I’m talking freshly baked, lovingly prepared, catch-your-breath, all-is-right-with-the-world, chocolatey goodness. Right there in m … read more | 7 comments
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February is a time for romance. But farmers like myself, are not normally very expressive when it comes to celebrating the tradition of St. Valentine. Farmers are more practical. They might turn to their wives on the morning … read more | 3 comments
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If you are like me, the thought of preparing for Lent can be overwhelming. I always desire to live the seasons of the Liturgical calendar well but sometimes I get stuck in the thought process. I reflect long and h … read more | 2 comments
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Sulking, song lyrics, and starting over on the second day of school
I muttered the requisite “fine” when asked about my day, slung my backpack over a chair in the kitchen, and headed straight for my room. In truth, I should have been in a good mood. It was the first day of my seni … read more | 4 comments
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"If I pray more and that's all I do for Lent, its enough."
I recently took a much needed respite from life for the beginning of Lent. I decided that I would spend a retreat day at a local prayer house in my diocese. I have been on their email list for several years and even went th … read more | 5 comments
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"I'm not an expert...I just hope that I have something to share"
Well, dear readers, a new path in my spiritual development has now begun! I'm so looking forward to the coming months, sharing some of my journey, and, hopefully, hearing about some of yours. I think it will be an … read more | 3 comments
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How I learned that prayers can be answered in the peace of the farm
“Give ear to my words, O Lord; give heed to my sighing. Listen to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you I pray.” Psalm 5:1-2 When I was in my early 20s, I was having second thoughts about my life … read more | 4 comments



















