Admittedly, this isn’t a difficult one. But hear me out – I promise I won’t keep you long. Throughout this pandemic, we’ve been encouraged to support small businesses impacted by the Global Pandemic; particularly restaurants. I know that most have taken this plea to hear over the past 11 months and personally, I have had several warm and fuzzy moments when those business owners slipped notes of thanks into my delivery box or bag. Perhaps you’ve experienced this too? Now that Lent is here, I’d like to challenge you to throw support in another direction. I’m not saying to stop prioritizing those local business owners. No indeed. But what I…
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Out goes 2020| In with 2021
Happy New Year! Or at least, let us hope it will be a happy one; some might even claim that this new year certainly couldn’t be worse than the one we are leaving behind — but I won’t say that and tempt fate. That’s not to say that 2020 didn’t have it’s share of happy moments. On my end those happy moments included the birth of another grandchild, a marriage, and an engagement (all credited to my daughters!) – but there certainly have been a number of struggles for most of us during this past year as well. The struggles of 2020 necessitated some re-prioritization of where my time and…
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Where do we go from HERE?
To say the least, the last couple of months have left me boggling at the devolution of our society and what appears to be irrational and irresponsible behavior, for a whole host of reasons. I’m not here to argue who is right or who is wrong, but to simply say – hit ‘PAUSE’. Take a breath. Take time to reflect and consider before speaking, acting, re-acting, and alienating. Consider others, not just yourself. Respect others, before demanding it for yourself. Help fix the problem, instead of being a problem. And look inward, before you point outward. Yes it is a bit cliche, but the old adage still rings true –…
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Joyful Pilgrim Files – Finally!
So on my “Pandemic Calendar” of tasks to do each day, today was the day to FINALLY update the website with some detailed information about the Joyful Pilgrim workshop that ran this retreat season at the monastery. So for those of you who attended but need some notes to refer to, or even for those of you who may have selected a different workshop (or a nap!) that day and wish you had the information, now is your chance. Please feel free to visit the page and reference the various files. Granted, it’s not as in depth as the workshop and without being able to really walk you through it…
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Sight and Sound Theater: JESUS
FYI, if you get TBN Network or have internet access and go to TBN’s website, you can watch their production “JESUS” for free this weekend. Please visit the link to visit the website for more information – please note that you may have to create an account to view online, but there is no cost and you can opt out of emails and promotions. Sight and Sound Theater Presents: JESUS
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Time Flies when you are Quarantined.
I find it hard to believe that it’s been almost two weeks since I last posted. Well, maybe not, as time usually gets away from me and I’m not a very consistent blogger — but I had this vision of utilizing some of my quarantine time to get into the routine of blogging and sharing what was happening here or items of interest that I might stumble upon, and somehow, still, I haven’t lived up to my own expectations. So if you are one of the very few people who actually visit here and read what I have to say, let me update you on the past few weeks. First…
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Adoration Around the World
While watching the Live Stream Mass from the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy, the priest mentioned something in the homily that started me thinking about looking for resources beyond my own diocese. I’d like to share some initial finds with you – so that you can check them out as well! This first blog lists a good number of websites where there are webcams set up for Perpetual Adoration. Your options vary from locations around the United States (such as the National Shrine of Saint Maximilian Kolbe) to distant places such as Tyburn Convent in London or even Lithuania, Poland, Brazil, and Germany! Take a peek when you click HERE.…
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Some Resources for your Quarantine.
I am sure that many of you have been bombarded with emails from every possible business, your parish, schools, and more – with plenty of suggestions for how to save more, shop better, and fulfill some of the space left by social distancing and quarantine. I wanted to just toss a few suggestions out here that might be of use to you. Just a limited few. You already have extensive collections of information to pour through, but I wanted to share a few links that I’ve visited recently that you might find of value. Diocese of Pittsburgh Live Stream — Mass, prayer, and more. Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy —…
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Spring Events Updated!
The Events Page has been updated with presentations and workshops for January – April 2020, as of this date. Check it out!
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Rainbow
A little reminder that He is always present, always faithful, even when He is hard to see — if only we would take the time to look for Him.