First Reading: Acts 2:1-11 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 Gospel: John 20:19-23 REFLECTION: Today we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, the birthday of the Church. And what a joyous feast it is! The readings speak of our birthright as Christians. They encourage letting go of fear; being at peace; welcoming the amazing power, gifts … Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Dandelion, by S. Sharonlu Sheridan OSF
It begins with a simple yellow flower (weed?). Whether flower or weed depends on who is looking at it. A child sees something beautiful. A wine-maker or herbalist may see something valuable. A lawn-keeper sees something ugly and unwanted. Some people see a symbol of how quickly something can spread, because one dandelion has so … Continue reading »
Thank you, Women of Wisdom!!
Thank you to all the wise and wonderful women who shared this great weekend with us. We hope you walked away with a greater appreciation for your own unique Dance with the indwelling spirit of Sophia, and remember S. Olga’s advice: if God appears to you in a dream and asks you what you wish … Continue reading »
Salt, by Sharonlu Sheridan, OSF
A colleague of mine who had been all over the world once said, “I have been in many cultures and found that all of them use salt. But never once anywhere has salt been served as the main dish.” We all chuckled because to imagine salt as the main dish seemed ridiculous. And it is. … Continue reading »
Inchworm, by Sharonlu Sheridan, OSF
Old movies hold a special charm for me. I enjoy the simplicity of the story line, the development of characters on screen, and the music. New movies don’t have the same charm for me. INVICTUS comes closest to what I call a really good movie. I must admit that the musicals sometimes bog down into … Continue reading »
Rainbows by S. Sharonlu Sheridan, OSF
As I drove through the Michigan countryside one evening after work, I came upon a large agricultural sprinkler. The water was spraying out steadily, and the wind blew it into a fine mist. Behind the sprinkler, the summer sun was setting, causing a myriad of rainbows to appear here and there across an otherwise ugly … Continue reading »
