Photo credit: Pixabay.com Time for another shot in the arm, a shot of optimism. We have been battling Covid and Delta and getting our vaccinations, wearing our masks, and doing all we can to avert further spread of this deadly pandemic. Every so often I write something to lift your spirits, my readers and Anonymous Angels, and... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Pixabay.com A thought-provoking article on the importance of the arcane but useful study of Latin was recently published by Commonweal, a Catholic magazine that informs both mind and soul. The author, Cathleen Kaveny, a theology and law professor for the University of Notre Dame, laments quite cogently the recent action of the Classics Department... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati Yesterday, July 18, a meaningful celebration took place in Trinidad, Colorado dedicating The Sister Blandina Gardens and commemorating the 444 Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati who have served in the Trinidad area since Blandina’s arrival in 1872. Who is Sister Blandina Segale, SC? It just so happens that she was... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Pixabay.com Scientific legend has it that Enrico Fermi, one of the greatest physicists of the twentieth century, looked up from his lunch one day in Los Alamos, New Mexico and simply asked, “Where are they?” This became known, famously, as ‘Fermi’s paradox,’ which sparked the initiative of many young scientists to create equations... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Pixabay.com In one of my posts, several months back, I explained the spiritual belief in the ‘thin line’, a pre-Christian spirituality in Ireland which later became part of Christian Celtic spirituality. It is widely venerated in the British Isles today and in much of the world. I thought of the ‘thin line’ the... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Pixabay.com In the past, I have posted conversations between Champ and Major, the Biden family’s German Shepherds. Champ passed away last week and his little brother, Major, has been very sad. I have written a letter to him. Hi Major: I see you there, solitary, by the fireplace, head down on your paws, eyes... Continue Reading →
One of the exciting pages of my community’s history is the welcoming of Chinese women as members to the community a generation ago. During this current time of roiling prejudice against Asians in America, I immediately thought of the contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders to our American culture. So, let’s acknowledge our daily American... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Pixabay.com Every-once-in-a-while, I get a spate of questions centering on one topic. I think it’s God’s way of telling me I have something to learn about this topic, whatever it is. Lately, the questions are on the subject of contemplative prayer. I’ve noticed that people shy away from this term - it’s reserved... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Pixabay.com Since late last March a single wild turkey has been canvassing our large backyard and wandering into the adjoining park system and the yards of neighbors as well. The turkey appears, as if on cue, between 6:00 and 6:30 every morning and makes itself heard like an out-of-control rusty alarm clock, ten decibels strong waking everyone along... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Pixabay.com Memorial Day is the unofficial start of the summer for Americans. But in the midst of our much-needed change of season and the camaraderie, long overdue for barbecues and potato salad, we cannot lose sight of why we have this holiday. Memorial Day became an official Federal holiday in 1971 when President Lyndon... Continue Reading →
