Tag Archives: Jesus

Keeping the Garden

The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to till it and keep it. Genesis 2:15 The other day I was praying for my children the usual prayers I pray for them. I pray for them … Continue reading

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A Word

Do not quench the Spirit. Do not despise the words of prophets, but test everything; hold fast to what is good; abstain from every form of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:19-22 This is just a short post today because I feel like I received … Continue reading

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Become Like God

And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years and in divine and human favor. Luke 2:52 The other evening Father Augustine Mang taught my OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) class. The topic was the Eucharist and Father Mang informed … Continue reading

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Birth Pains

For nation will rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places: all this is but the beginning of the birth pangs. Matthew 24:7 For years now I have meditated on the Passion of … Continue reading

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The Typewriter and the Latin Mass

With all these things in mind, dear brothers and sisters, stand firm and keep a strong grip on the teaching we passed on to you both in person and by letter. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 (NLV) Today I am posting a … Continue reading

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Come Jesus, Come

I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father, and I lay down My life for the sheep.  I have other sheep that are … Continue reading

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How Is It That You Sought Me?

and And his mother kept all these things in her heart. Luke 2:19 This weekend I went to the Bethany Retreat House for a retreat on She said yes: Rediscovering God’s Loving Will, led by Father Arturo Merriman. It was … Continue reading

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The level of the Woman

“To a great extent the level of any civilization is the level of its womanhood. When a man loves a woman, he has to become worthy of her. The higher her virtue, the more noble her character, the more devoted … Continue reading

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The Sifting

 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat.  But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31-32 I was reading about how Maria Esperanza … Continue reading

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The Turning Point

I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 I know it has been awhile since I posted anything. I have spent my time praying and pondering all the sufferings in the world. I … Continue reading

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