But we hold this treasure in earthen vessels…the half inch of rain we received a few days ago that was being held in this earthen vessel has quickly evaporated… R. Those who sow in tears shall reap rejoicing.Restore our fortunes, O LORD,like the torrents in the southern desert.Those that sow in tearsshall reap rejoicing. When the LordContinue reading “Asking”
Category Archives: Social Teaching
Grandparently
“See how I am presuming to speak…for my parents, but when they put this sign up decades ago I’m not so sure the intention was, “There are Slow Grandparents Playing” rather than “Slow Down for Grandparents Playing”. R. Lord, on the day I called for help, you answered me.May your right hand save me.Help me LORDContinue reading “Grandparently”
Bindweed
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”
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”
Forgiving But Not Forgetting (Part 3)
Is it Catholic for “a few” to want to wake up the past, even if my bishop wants me to forgive and forget?