Today is Easter Monday, a continuation of the joy of Easter Sunday.   Last week we celebrated the Triduum, and it was Holy Week beginning on Thursday through Saturday.   As I sat in Mass, specifically during Holy Week, I noticed a sense of tranquility among the parishioners in preparation for what was yet to… Continue reading Tranquility

Do you have any pet peeves that evoke a specific emotion when they happen?   For me, it’s finding a dirty piece of silverware in the drawer when I get ready to use it.   Early on in life, before the automatic Dishwasher was a household commodity, my sisters and I took turns washing dishes… Continue reading Pet Peeves

Today is the first day of May 2023; where has the time gone?   This past week I was challenged when I heard a negative comment.   Some people, regardless of the fact if you tell them something, they will deny it.   On the other hand, you and I are accustomed to those in… Continue reading Tempering Our Words