Homily for the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows

Homily for the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows Saint Mother Theodora Guerin Oratory September 15th, 2020 Readings: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/091520.cfm Recording of the Gospel/Homily before Mass:   No child should ever die before their Mother. No mother should ever have to witness the death of her Son, yet in horror you watched as they marched HimContinue reading “Homily for the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows”

When Love Burns So Much It Hurts – a Poem

It’s not often that I get the chance to write “poetry.” It’s even less often than that, that I share what I write with others besides a spiritual director or close friend. This Fall, I had a rather unfortunate encounter which led me to a beautiful period of prayer. As I sat with the LordContinue reading “When Love Burns So Much It Hurts – a Poem”

On Thursday, I met Jesus…and his dog.

Last Thursday started off for me as a pretty normal day. I got up at 5:30 like normal. I watched the news, checked Instagram, then checked Facebook, prayed the Office of Readings, got showered, shaved, put my clothes on, tied my shoes, packed my backpack and was headed down the stairs, iPad in hand asContinue reading “On Thursday, I met Jesus…and his dog.”