by Catherine | Apr 7, 2020 | Blog, Faith, Featured, Holy Week, Reflections
Photo by Martin Adams on Unsplash Sunday night. A group of friends huddle inside their upper room, doors locked, afraid. Can you blame them? Two days ago their friend and teacher was brutally and publicly executed. No wonder they’re hiding. I doubt I’ll ever...
by Catherine | Jun 12, 2017 | Featured, Poetry, Reflections, Seasons
This morning, sunshine beams un-self-consciously crashing violently against darkness Springtime does not mean any offense, did not intend to interrupt despair contradict anxiety. Audacious. She cannot help herself. Springtime expands and protrudes and infiltrates...
by Catherine | Mar 29, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Featured, My Life, Reflections, Thoughts
A few years ago I boarded an airplane for a 12+ hour flight. After settling into my (middle) seat, the passenger in the aisle seat next to me arrived and started settling in herself. Like most international travelers, she was armed with a few books, a few...
by Catherine | Dec 6, 2016 | Advent, Blog, Faith, family, Featured, My Life, Reflections, Thoughts
Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a desire fulfilled is a tree of life. (Proverbs 13:12) Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1) With the dark...
by Catherine | Dec 24, 2013 | Advent, Blog, Faith, Reflections, Thoughts
I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior. Habakkuk 3:18 The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Luke 2:10 From the very first moment, the message of Christmas has been...
by Catherine | Dec 20, 2013 | Advent, Blog, Faith, Reflections, Thoughts
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord. – Psalm 27:1, 14 The true light that gives light to...
