Often I put my trust in the deceitful words:“This is the lawn of the Glenn!The lawn of the Glenn! The lawn of the Glenn! I can do with it whatever I want!” However, the reality is that although I didn’t sow bindweed in the lawn, the process of eliminating it may do more harm thanContinue reading “Bindweed”
Category Archives: Laudato Si
Holding On
My heart loves these feathers and so I’m holding on to them! Our peacock, Indy, is in his summer molt, but in about seven months – in time for the peafowl mating season to come back around – he will regrow his plumes longer and fuller. My problem now is finding him a peahen forContinue reading “Holding On”
Rain
I’m grateful for the near half-inch of rain being held by our cisterns this morning! I’m also grateful that the Amarillo Diocese is abortion free! Bishop Zurek has been devoted to promoting “a pro-life, pro-marriage and pro-family message in our area, which has been so blessed (with the exception of water) by our Savior, JesusContinue reading “Rain”
Blossoming
Things I was called to build and to plant in the spring are now blossoming in the early summer; God willing, Sister Pumpkin, I will sing of your salvation in the fall. The seed sowed weeks ago has undergone much change… But some seed fell on rich soil, and produced fruit, a hundred or sixtyContinue reading “Blossoming”
Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church
For then I will change and purify the lips of the peoples, from Reading I The Lord hears the cry of the poor. response to Responsorial Psalm Come, O Lord, do not delay; forgive the sins of your people. Alleluia ‘Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.’ The son said in reply,Continue reading “Memorial of Saint John of the Cross, Priest and Doctor of the Church”
Left in the Camp, but Still Speaking Out
Killing the Messenger
Writing Straight With Crooked Lines
Bad News…Good News
A Good End With Bad Means?
Being Mean with the Means
Moving Forward While Looking Back
On day five of a week’s worth of posts dedicated to focusing on the good things Bishop Zurek has done, let’s look at something that can remind us of the past and yet, keep us from going backwards… Good #5-the Diocesan Museum
Pastoral Outreach
A Better Kind of Politics