I'm sure you've all missed my sermon illustrations so terribly, haven't you? (Sarcasm.) I suppose it's time to deliver, although I haven't been in the mood. It's hard to care for people, isn't it? Because when we care, we hurt.

And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever. -Isaiah ( Read more... )

In the Name of Jesus Christ, our God and Lord, strengthened by the intercession of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of God, of Blessed Michael the Archangel, of the Blessed Apostles Peter and Paul and all the Saints and those powerful in the holy authority of our ministry, we confidently undertake to repulse the attacks and deceits of the devil ( Read more... )

Every person is capable of resentment and bitterness, but it is our job as friends, neighbours and good samaritans to turn the other cheek in cases where our anger is unnecessary. In the words of St. Paul:

Remind them to be subject to rulers, to authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good deed, o malign no one, to be uncontentious, ( Read more... )

Uch, the things this place does to us, tempting us into nasty behaviors we thought we'd given up. Sending me buggering back to the bottle over nerves, when I try so hard not to be wretched. I think I will be more comfortable over time, but Mary, Mary, keep my lips away from heavy drink ( Read more... )