Tag: faith

Loving God

“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” – Mt 22:37 This is one of my favorite gospel readings. It has always touched my heart. I often think about God loving me. And praying for God’s help. What can God do for me?… Read More ›

Wedding Rings

There seems to be a question about whether or not widows and widowers should continue to wear their wedding rings. There are some who seem to think they have all the answers and have the right to tell the rest of us what we should or should not do. That doesn’t sit right with me…. Read More ›

Childlike Faith

Amen, I say to you, “whoever does not accept the Kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.” – Mk 10:15 This is one of my favorite readings. Children speak what is on their minds. They wear their hearts on their sleeves. If they are excited, it is all over their faces. They… Read More ›

Always With Me

These past few months have been both beautiful and difficult for me. March was the 1st anniversary of my husband’s death. We celebrated him with a Mass and a visit to the cemetery. April was my birthday. My sons all spoiled me. And May 12th is Mother’s Day. My boys and their families are taking… Read More ›

The First Year

It’s April. I survived my husband’s first anniversary. I am getting ready to begin spiritual direction again. I am getting ready to look outward rather than constantly looking inward at my grief and sadness. The loss is still so real to me. I read that grief over losing a spouse can last over 2 years…. Read More ›

The Lord is My Shepherd

“You are the Christ, the son of the Living God.” Matthew 16:16 This quote gives me goosebumps. It was Peter’s answer to Jesus’ question – “Who do you say that I am?” How did Peter know? Where did he come up with this answer? Did the Holy Spirit whisper it in His ear? Does the… Read More ›

Seeking Signs

The Sunshine of My Life

“It has been said, ‘time heals all wounds.’ I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens. But it is never gone.” – Rose KennedyAmen.I read this quote soon after my husband passed away. I thought if any person would know… Read More ›

All Souls

I continue to have good days and bad days. I miss Rich terribly. And I know I always will. The grief support group has ended. I am not yet sure if that is good or not. However, the leader may start a session for Surviving the Holidays. Now I know I could use that. I… Read More ›

Trust in the Lord

I wait for the LORD, my soul waits and I hope for his word. Psalm 130:5 It seems like we do an awful lot of waiting. Waiting for better weather. Waiting until we feel better. Waiting for the show to start. Waiting for our children to call. Waiting. The psalm says that “I trust in… Read More ›