April 2024 – Ralph Patrick

“Snow”

“God sends the snow that is white like wool.” Psalm 147 “Snow is falling outside, and all is peaceful and still. In such moments it is possible to believe that the world could still be good.” Richard Evans Winter has come to the Rockies. Spring had peeked through for a brief time with warming sunshine…

“Mary, Women, and the Church: Part 3”

“Now, standing beside Jesus’ cross were his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.” John 19:25 “Then Peter said to Mary, “Sister, we know that you are greatly loved by the Savior, more than any other woman. Tell us those words of his that you remember, the things which you…

“Mary, Women, and the Church, Part 2”[1]

“Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early.” John 20:1 “The quest for the Holy Grail is the quest to kneel before the bones of Mary Magdalene, a journey to pray at the feet of the outcast one.” Dan Brown in “The DaVinci Code” “Mary had seven demons…

“Mary, Women, and The Church”

Mary came and told the disciples, “I have seen the Lord.” John 20 “There is no need to remain stuck in sorrow, grief, and doubt! For his grace will be with you all; it will guide you, comfort you, shelter, and protect you.” The Gospel of Mary “Daddy, why can’t women be pastors?” Asked many…