The snow is all around us in these deep days of winter, a kind of unmoving, silent presence, frozen in time. Even though life continues on full speed ahead in the busyness of these days, there’s also a sort of feeling that we’re ‘stuck’ in these winter days, waiting for spring to arrive when the […]

I find prayer such a beautiful thing. I love to pray for all of the things in my life that I have to be thankful for. I spend many hours a day in prayer. I am thankful for my family, my home, the sunshine, the kindness of a stranger, a smile, the birds chirping in […]

The experience of going on a mission trip means to give some, and receive more.  I was profoundly blessed by this ‘could never possibly give more than received’ experience when I traveled with a group of people, primarily from Our Lady of Victory Church (OLV) in Fergus Falls, to live and do work coordinated through […]

When we look at the lives of the saints, we see this radical phenomenon that amidst suffering, trials, tribulation, and even, for some, death, they radiate joy, peace, and love. What in them gives them peace, comfort, consolation, joy? They are denied or choose to reject the pleasures we now have in our daily lives […]

Was it a rock in the road or a push from an angry guard? Either way, Jesus found himself in the jolt of panic that takes hold when you lose control and gravity takes over. The impact with the earth slammed the breath from his lungs and ravaged his knees. A second later the weight […]

Valentine’s Day is often seen as the day we take to recognize and celebrate love, and couples. Special days in society, such as Valentine’s Day, can often trigger many memories and emotions for those who have experienced the death of a loved one…regardless of how much time has passed. For those who are grieving the […]

Everyone seeks a place of refuge; a place they go to try to find peace. Other times we are looking for acceptance, or time to clear our heads when we are filled with hurt, or doubts, or we want to get away from “everything.” For some people it is a deer stand, others a wood-working […]

God’s plan constantly surprises me. After this many years you would think I should know by now that everything He has asked me to do has had a purpose in His bigger plan, but it still tends to blow my mind! It is truly amazing how God works. A couple of months ago, my friend […]

On the one hand, it’s a good thing. My January would be rather long and dismal after all the holiday festivities if I didn’t have it. On the other hand, I’m feeling like I need to do something different, something new, something….I’m not sure what. I’ve been doing this now for the past fifteen years. […]

February is American Heart Awareness Month. “Go Red for Women” is the American Heart Association’s national movement to end heart disease and stroke in women. National Wear Red Day® is February 1. One in three.  Heart Disease claims the lives of 1 in 3 women.  That’s a third of mothers, sisters, and friends. It’s time […]