Today is the most solemnly lived day of the year, for Christians. Good Friday is when we meditate on the passion and crucifixion of our lord, Jesus Christ. Many have asked me why it seems that Catholics, in particular, nearly obsess over Jesus’ death when we know He is risen. To put it simply, we…
His words are BEAUTIFUL. I read this in mind with everything for which I fight. “it is not my will- MY PLEASURE, MY CHOICE, MY BODY- but Your will, o God.” “The stance of Adam was: not what you, O God, have desired; rather, I myself want to be a god. This pride is the…
Tonight, on Holy Thursday, begins the Easter Triduum. This evening is called Maundy Thursday because it is when we recall Jesus washing the disciples’ feet and it is the Vigil of Good Friday (when we recall the Lord’s Passion). The Holy Triduum is- to me -the most spiritually and emotionally moving three days of the…
What I write about are things that I think about all day, every day, all night- sleeping and waking. I’m not joking, I’m not exaggerating. Aside from taking care of our children, feeding everyone and minimally maintaining our house (I’m pathetic at it), this is my passion and these issues are where my mind turns…
