DO IT AGAIN
G.K. Chesterton (1874-1936) philosopher and author wrote: “Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated […]
November 2025
UNITING OUR WORK
Gertrude of Helfta (1256-1302) Benedictine nun and mystic wrote:“Lord, in the presence of your love, I ask that you unite my work with your great […]
KINGDOM PERSONALITY
There is much talk about ‘the Kingdom’ and the importance of understanding what it means ‘to be part of the Kingdom.’ Peter, an apostle, gives […]
A BETTER SOWER
In the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:1-20, and Luke 8:4-15), is the parabolic story of the farmer who sows seed on four […]
CHOICE OF SILENCE
Thomas Merton (1915-1968) Trappist monk and author wrote:“Silence has many dimensions. It can be a regression and an escape, a loss of self, or it […]
BEAUTY AND BREAD
John Muir (1938-1914) naturalist and author wrote: “Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where Nature may heal […]
JOY OF YOUR PRESENCE
Still thinking of some considerations from yesterday’s Journal entry: He Is Alive. Because of the promise of eternal life in the presence of the Trinity, […]
HE IS ALIVE
The basis of my faith rests on the work of the cross and the resurrection of Jesus. The Gospel of Luke says this:“Then some women […]
OH, THAT MY PEOPLE WOULD LISTEN
“Hear, O My people, and I will admonish you!O Israel, if you will listen to Me!There shall be no foreign god among you;Nor shall you worship any […]
BODY PARTS
Paul, an apostle, wrote to the Corinth church: “But God composed the body, having given greater honor to that part which lacks it, that there […]