Abbey:

It seems to me that our prayer life matures but our spirituality stays the same- it just grows deeper. It’s beautiful that you recognize the times, places, and ways that best suit your prayer life and needs.

I’ll join you for a cup of coffee and outdoor prayer anytime!

Excellent! Peace, Fran

Leah:

Annunciation parish and school have such a great legacy (s you pointed out) for service. Great opportunities for students and families alike.

Peace, Fran

Leah:

Those are all great examples of being called and great reasons to get involved. You are so right in that young people, especially very young children have wonderful insights regarding faith.

Excellent!
Peace, Fran

Leah:

So good to have you in this class. What a great example of using a simple but powerful prayer to develop your son’s prayer life.

Excellent@

Peace, Fran

Abbey:

I love that quote about gratitude and joy. I imagine as your girls get older you will see your prayer life change and the listening part of your prayer life will increase. We all have so much we want to pray for like the well being of our family and friends, healing for the sick, peace for the dying, but as the listening part of prayer…[Read more]

Abbey:

I love that you do not put restrictions on prayer. It can be and should be an expression that we experience in all aspects of life.

Great post!

Peace, Fran

Schrie!

Props for choosing Martha. I am know to say, we don’t have dinner without Martha!

Good to have you in this course.

Peace, Fran

Angela:
My heart is so full after having read your post. What a gift the past two years have been and what a gift being right where you and your children belong truly is. Thanks for sharing.

Peace! Fran

Kimberly:

Time truly is such a precious commodity. Life long learning is such a gift for those of us who value it, as you clearly do.

Great insights!

Peace, Fran

Welcome Robyn!

I loved getting to meet you on Thursday and getting a chance to put a face to a name.

Here’s to another great academic year.

Peace, Fran

Beautifully articulated Abbey! I agree that we are to give it all away. All the love, all of the mercy, all of the goodness. Our well never runs dry. Thanks be to God!

Peace, Fran

Robyn:

I am thrilled that you are surrounded by caring people. It is an awesome school and I know that the team at VCS rise together!

Peace, Fran

Robyn:

I love that you value life long learning! It really is such a great place to be in one’s life when we learn for the sake of learning.

Peace, Fran

Robyn:

The ability to question is a sign of a mature relationship with God. Please know that every time you allow your students to question their faith they have the opportunity to go deeper in their faith. Questioning is how we discern truth.

Great reflection.

Peace, Fran

Robyn:

You make an excellent point. It is hard to see the Lord in what feels like unnecessary tragedies. It is so difficult, yet such a real part of all of our lives.

Beautiful post.

Thanks, Fran

Mariland:

I have no doubt that you and Brian will be intentional at seeking God clearly in this new stage of life as you were when you had children at home.

Bless you both!

Peace, Fran

Mariland:

“God’s grace is necessary for true freedom from sin because apart from His grace we can do nothing…” So well stated. It takes maturity to look at true freedom given our free Will. Well done.

Peace, Fran

Beautifully articulated! Love this!

Peace, Fran

Mariland:

Favorite line from this post: God did create man and woman and we are equal in dignity and worth…

AMEN and thank you :0

Peace, Fran

Vicki:

I have been saying for several years that the first book I want to write will be entitled, “We Are All Peter.” Three times he said he didn’t know Jesus…three times he told Jesus, yes, Lord you know I love you. If that does not sum up the life of most Christians, I do not know what does!
I simply love your insights/reflections.

Peace, Fran