Rome is Home – This House You're Building

Saving Waters

Caring for flowers have been a low priority these days. I’ll start off trimming the stems then adding new water on a regular basis. And eventually after a few days of neglect they of course begin to shrivel and droop over the top, with colors paled and all. While eating a quiet lunch today thanks…… Continue reading Saving Waters

A New Springtime

Pardon my absence on here, if anyone is still out there, that is. I suppose you can say that the Lord has been keeping me so closely to His heart during what was (and sometimes still is, but things are on the mend) easily one of the most difficult time periods of my life. What a…… Continue reading A New Springtime

Ever Ancient, Ever New

There is something about a newness, a clean slate. I find such relief in the concept of new, whether that pertains to a new year, a new month, week, day, a new perspective, a new idea. What a joy it is to be aware of the newness and experience a breath of fresh air, new…… Continue reading Ever Ancient, Ever New

Day 20: Dear Sally

I’ve been blessed with a wonderful parish staff that is very supportive of youth ministry; I don’t take that for granted one bit. One of my dear coworkers, Sally, has been touching my heart from the very beginning. During my first month on the job, unbeknownst to me, she left in my office flowers and…… Continue reading Day 20: Dear Sally

Day 14: Thursday Afternoon Dates

…with the greatest Love I have ever known. With all the lists filled with tasks that have yet to be completed, and the noises of the world or my own racing mind that can’t seem to be quieted, I come here and kneel at His feet. I have full confidence in knowing that I can…… Continue reading Day 14: Thursday Afternoon Dates