(Reposted to restore missing link from other published posts.) churlishness: 1. Like or pertaining to a churl. Rude; ill-bred; surly; austere; sullen; rough in temper; uncivil. Selfish; narrow-minded; avaricious (Century Dictionary, online, February 28, 2022) What determines a person’s character? In a previous blog, I discussed character building. When you encounter a person, you can tell what… Continue reading churlishness…
Tag: spirituality
evil exists for our sanctification…
(Reposted to restore missing link from other published posts.) Sometimes, the level of affliction we undergo is a Grace. It teaches us to let go of self and become totally, wholly dependent on God. Perfect acceptance of all things. Always. It is the key to the attainment of perfect inner peace. If we lean on… Continue reading evil exists for our sanctification…
the wonderment…
The wonderment of the Mass. The beauty. The reverence. The spiritual uplifting to the Divine. The highest placement of the honor and adoration of the most blessed Sacrament of the altar – the Holy Eucharist. The eternal Body and Blood of our most precious Lord and Savior. But does it still exist? I wonder… The… Continue reading the wonderment…
the encounter…
The grasp, the rush, the thrill of the moment; The hate, the fury, the frustration, the love; The peace, the angst, the disdaining, the joy; The anger, the patience, the Grace from above. What at present seems unbearable For Eternity will remain; Remember each one abided, Your relationship retain. Learn now to be reconciled For… Continue reading the encounter…
seek God first…
Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all these things will be added unto you. Seek to serve God. First. He knows our needs. He knows what is in our hearts. Our troubles. And our fears. But when we put Him first, everything begins to come together. No longer do we live in abject… Continue reading seek God first…
liars…
Liars. Those who seek to deceive others and manipulate them for the sake of personal gain. Politicians are often the first ones to come to mind. These people are the ones seated on the thrones of power. They desire to control others so that they can continue to live a life of ease and contentment.… Continue reading liars…
outreach…
To whom will you give? To whom will you serve? Those are the questions for every Christian in the world today. We are meant for more than serving ourselves. Even our Lord taught us that even the Master came to serve His creation. Who are we that we should be unlike Him Whom we follow?… Continue reading outreach…
the great sifting has begun…
There is a great sifting that has begun. It is already seen in the cracks and divisions among even the closest relationships. The visibility of those lines being drawn became more prevalent during the lockdowns. Families refusing to allow the visitation of even their closest relatives out of fear. There was a fear that was… Continue reading the great sifting has begun…
reunion…
I spoke about an awesome retreat I went on a few weeks ago. There was an unspeakable camaraderie that took place – an openness and acceptance that many of us were longing for deep within our thirsty souls. Vulnerableness and openness encouraged all of us to unite together under a banner of safety within the… Continue reading reunion…
unfinished artwork…
For the past several weeks, I’ve been working on a project as a meditation piece. It’s a painted glass picture showing a lady in tears being comforted by Jesus. On the panel adjoining, there is a ship breaking apart as the waves and fierce storm lashes at it and its human cargo. It reminds me… Continue reading unfinished artwork…