Easter Sunday is rolling to a close and I’m sitting here thinking about how wonderful my life is because of my Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ. I truly am blessed to have the love of Jesus in my heart and in my soul. He has been a constant in my life and my faith in [...]
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My Good Friday
Today is Good Friday, a day of great importance for many Christians—including me. It’s also a day of fasting for Catholics (and maybe other religions?). So, I’m fasting. I’m not starving, but I’m certainly fasting. Still, it’s been a good day. I had a wee sleep in this morning and when I finally managed to [...]
A Lenten poem
I’ve written about Lent and my beliefs in the past (2010; 2011) but try as I may, this year I couldn’t come up with the words. Not because of a lack of faith, but rather because I don’t know what more I can add to the discussion. And so, I’ve found a poem to share [...]
Random thoughts: Top 50 no-gos
Random thoughts—Week 1: List 50 things I’ll never do. Climb Mount Everest Compete in a sport professionally Give birth (sadly…) Celebrate 50 years of marriage Eat monkey brains (but in general I’m up for trying new/different foods) Become a nun (but I wanted to at one point in my life) Go deep-water diving Have cosmetic [...]
A lesson in carols
Being a guest in someone’s home at Christmas means the joy of participating in the traditions of the family. It’s a chance to experience new things and to learn new lessons. In fact, today’s tradition shared was a lesson, indeed. A lesson in carols, that is. A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols is a [...]
More than gifts
It’s Christmas Eve already. Wow! It seems to have jumped up out of nowhere. But, I am pleased to say that I have all of my shopping done. And I’m pleased to say that a couple of unsuspected gifts have arrived for me from America, too. Yesterday was spent shopping and wrapping and truffle making—with [...]
The feathers
A couple of nights before we had services for Paul in England*, a woman I know told me a story about feathers. She said when angels pass by sometimes their feathers fall to the ground. And that our loved ones become our own angels when they die.** Anyhow, when we arrived at the cemetery after [...]
A faith-led journey
Today is Ash Wednesday; the start of the Lenten season. For 40 days (and six Sundays) I will reflect on my faith and my relationship with Jesus Christ, my Saviour. And as I contemplate the essence of the penitential season meant for the preparation for Easter, I am invigorated by the thought of examining my [...]
Sans pancakes
Well, it’s Pancake Day and I’ve managed to remember and forget and remember and forget and remember all since I woke up. Of course, by the time I had my final remembering moment it was too late to plan for a pancake dinner. It’s funny, because for days and days I’ve been excited about tomorrow—Ash [...]
100 random things
My friend posted a list of 100 random things her daughter wrote about herself out of boredom and I thought I’d give it a shot and create my own list. So, if you’re not already bored, this should help… 100 Random Things about Just Frances I am the preantepenultimate Cook Girl. I enjoy showing off [...]
