Christina M | March 8, 2021
The vast majority of us like to talk more than we like to listen. A lot of time, listening looks a lot more like waiting to speak. As we grow in maturity, we learn to shut our mouths and listen to others with interest, even when we’re not really interested in what the other one […]
Christina M | September 27, 2018
 Jesus My Deliverer,My Delight,My Daily Bread
Christina M | October 2, 2009
My Charming and Patient Husband has to carry a cell phone for his second job, driving dialysis patients to their appointments. Unfortunately, a month ago he lost the cell phone and we’ve struggled to find it, to no avail. This week, there were hints of threat from the boss regarding his finding it; it really […]
Christina M | March 20, 2009
The other evening, Hypertot and I were saying evening prayers, when he contributed this: “God, if our whole family dies, please take our whole family to live with you.”
Christina M | August 2, 2008
A thought:How often do I say “Give us this day our daily bread”?How often do I go to daily Mass and receive Communion? Hm. Maybe I need to work on that.
Christina M | June 2, 2008
Prayer should always be an act of love. If I pray self-righteously, I’m doing it wrong.
Christina M | May 29, 2008
When you feel like the gopher the cat dragged in, stop and ask yourself: is there anything in your life that is not a blessing from God? Now stop laughing as you think about that thorn in your side, that that couldn’t possibly be from God, and remember Job’s words. The Lord gives, the Lord […]
Christina M | April 12, 2008
I admit, I went way too long without the sacrament. About 7 months, and for at least the last few, I needed it. You see, I was angry and lethargic, and it was hard at one point not to blame God. But that wasn’t the really rough part. You see, I got over the anger. […]
Christina M | September 23, 2007
There are some things it’s always time for. Healing and forgiveness in particular.Today’s first reading told us this: Hear this, you who trample upon the needy and destroy the poor of the land! “When will the new moon be over,†you ask, “that we may sell our grain, and the sabbath, that we may display […]
Christina M | September 1, 2007
Which is easier to say when He helps. And He has. And things are finally looking like we’re going to climb out of this hole. We’re going to be able to save the house, for which I am more grateful than I can express… but I’ll try. For the sake of privacy, I am not […]