TagReligion and Spirituality

Posted March 16, 20232 Comments biographical

Why Confession?

I confess, I don’t enjoy going to Confession. I get nervous just thinking about it and even feel a little petulant whining — “Do I have to?” So why do … Continue Reading Why Confession?

Two hands transferring a chalice from one to another, like Jesus with his disciples

Posted February 16, 2023 biographical

Real Presence and Freaky Friday

Bear with me. The following piece was written at a time in my life when I was trying to embrace the teaching of the Catholic Church when it comes to … Continue Reading Real Presence and Freaky Friday

Posted February 2, 2023 biographical

Now this is interesting… While trying to get my memoir together, I discovered this little piece that I jotted down in February of 1996, aged 21. At this time, I … Continue Reading What Is It to Love Jesus?

The Church of the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor

Posted November 3, 20221 Comment doctrine

Talking with Saints

Talking with Saints Praying to Saints has not been my thing. That is, as a Catholic, I don’t continually ask Saints to intercede on my behalf or for the sake … Continue Reading Talking with Saints

Posted October 27, 20222 Comments doctrine

The Tree of Life

Have you ever tried to sum up your faith or the Faith? Raised as a Catholic, I wasn’t well educated as one. I rejected the Faith — even the existence … Continue Reading The Tree of Life

Posted October 20, 2022 in the world

Who Cares

Two reflections in one day? Seems like I was really into my rosary meditations in the summer of 2003, with this one and the one I posted last week both … Continue Reading Who Cares

Posted October 13, 20221 Comment doctrine

A Wanting God

The journey of a Christian, the journey of a writer… What follows is the reflection of a “new” Catholic (me) from early July, 2003 — ten years before I consecrated … Continue Reading A Wanting God

Posted October 6, 2022 biographical

The Spirit Moves

Heaven touching Earth… Even if you’re not Catholic, you’ve probably heard that Catholics pray something called the rosary. (If not, click HERE.) If you are Catholic, then you may pray … Continue Reading The Spirit Moves

Posted September 8, 2022 Mary

Beneath Mary’s Heart

As I wrote in the first post of my “struggling with Marian devotion” series, I have seriously asked the question, Why be consecrated to both the Sacred Heart of Jesus … Continue Reading Beneath Mary’s Heart

Posted September 1, 20221 Comment Mary

TV and the Need for Mary

I may not come across as a “Where’s that in the Bible” kind of Christian, but, regarding our foundational beliefs, I am. This includes the way that the Church views … Continue Reading TV and the Need for Mary

wooden prayer beads sitting on top of an open Bible with the word crippled clearly visible

Posted August 18, 20229 Comments biographical

Prayer Beads & Becoming a Christian

Last week, I wrote about my difficulty with Marian devotion. This week, I’m going to share with you some experiences that will make you think that I don’t have any … Continue Reading Prayer Beads & Becoming a Christian

a religious statue looking out of a church window black-and-white

Posted August 11, 20227 Comments Mary

Struggling with Marian Devotion

Maybe I could call this reflection, “Confessions of a Less-than-Catholic-Feeling-Catholic”. I know that I shouldn’t feel guilty, however. I simply have questions. The Virgin Mary herself had questions. Her first … Continue Reading Struggling with Marian Devotion