Archive for November 2021

“The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it.”  John 1 “When we look into the heart, may our eyes have the kindness and reverence of candlelight.” John O’Donahue People have begun decorating their homes with lights.  Isn’t it exciting!  Don’t you love driving to look at the lights?  It is a…

“Bless the Lord O my soul. . . and forget not all His benefits.” Psalm 103 “Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” Lou Gehrig It is Thanksgiving week.  Not everywhere.  Only in the U.S.  I used to get a kick out of it—and was sometimes slightly annoyed—when parishioners…

“The foxes have dens and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.”  Jesus in Luke 9 “My Father loves (you), and we will come and make our home with you.” Jesus in John 14 “A house is to live in, not to look at.” …

“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be opened.”  St. Paul in Ephesians 1 “In the end, gratefulness will be our full aliveness to a gratuitously given world.” Brother David Steindl-Rast In need of grace we seek God.  We cry out to the Lord.  In love God hears us and bestows an abundance…