Joseph was called, under challenging circumstances, to fill the role of Jesus’ father on earth. Described in Matthew’s Gospel as a righteous man, he was planning to dismiss Mary, who was with child before they lived together, but instead obeyed the message given to him by an angel of the Lord to take Mary as…
Cyril is the one we have most to thank for the development of catechetical instruction and liturgical observances during Lent and Holy Week. Born in Jerusalem about 315, Cyril became bishop of that city probably in 349. In the course of political and ecclesiastical disputes, he was banished and restored three times. His Catechetical Lectures…
After a very long and frustrating week, especially this day, I find great comfort in this production by Word Live (Psalm 42 and 43) I hope it brings you comfort as well. Blessings, Allison
I awoke in the dessert with a belly full of passion and a heart full of fire… Adhering to the whisper I stood tall reaching to the heavens calling upon the oceans to meet me… Faith-filled, I wait for them to reach me but remain Still? I do not… Slowly proceeding… Leaving tracks in the…
If Time was neatly stacked like a seven Layer Cake? Would you start from the bottom or the top? Would you lick the cream, feel the sugar on your tongue and sit in awe of each layer? Would you savour each and every Bite? Would you know each and every flavour or close your eyes…
Dance make dreams happen Create everlasting memories of the heart So, when in time thoughts fade touch recollects the feel of your laughter the depth of your tears the heart of your triumph and the love that made it grow… Play in the rain sow, the gift of your seeds feel the warmth of the…
The funny thing about this economy is… you never know who is waiting your table, checking out your groceries or folding jeans at the local Gap~ Their stories and lives, far exceed your imagination, so before you judge your new check-out girl, meat-slicer, associate or co-worker, you might want to take a moment to ask…
A whisper came from the doorway called attention from my studies, to the left I looked, saw nothing; but the darkness of the the shadow of where once you stood. In the memory of my mind, hallow echoes I’ve become blind to the effects of what was once your center stage now background music to…
“Tom Boy” childhood gender nonconformity…according to Wikipedia… that is in terms a word, still used today? or is that socially unacceptable, anyway? I mean the name tag, thing.. The Label, the term that makes the otherwise self-indulged yuppie white 4 squared wanna be, really wannabe me. Fear locked inside their heads, utilize terms to justify…
My Words… I want my words to color the walls of revolutionaries like a timeless masterpiece whose brushstrokes never fade and movement strike a chord in every man, woman and child, so that when the evening shadow falls and I am called home, I will know my weary self gave everything worthy of me to…