Ruth:
]I am so happy you got a lot out of this course. Self discovery and honest reflection are two keys toward healing past wounds and becoming our best selves. You are a gift. Thanks for sharing your heart.

Peace, Fran

Karla:

Welcome! I was so excited to see that you had registered for this class. I am so looking forward to the journey! Peace, Fran

Stacey:

Please forgive me for my tardiness in getting back to you. I am looking forward to sharing faith with you. Peace, Fran

Excellent insight. Mark. I would agree that the things we worry about that we have little or no control of can rob us of God’s peace. Focusing, as you suggest, on the present moment does allow us to see God in all things. I think we miss out on what God wants for us when we lose sight of the day to day. Thanks for sharing. Peace, Fran

Mark:

So glad to have you on this journey! I so agree that being a catechist give me an opportunity to learn as much as I teach.

Peace, Fran

Evanne:

I love that you embrace that you do not have all the answers and that you do not need to have all the answers in order to be a good catechist. I appreciate your willingness to keep at it. You are so right when you say that your role as catechist calls you to live and understand Truth more profoundly. You have so much to offer our young…[Read more]

Ruth:

thanks for your insights. As catholic Christians our call to social justice is not an option. The political environment we live in makes it very difficult to challenge ourselves to live up to the principles of social justice. I agree wholeheartedly that it is difficult to see children being gassed and not be moved to action.

I pray that…[Read more]

Ruth:
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In my last response I ended with, “Be gentle with yourself.” Your relationship with your mother is obviously emotionally and spiritually trying. Do not feel guilty or feel like you are a bad person. The fact that you keep the door open is heroic. Your fortitude is to be commended.

Peace, Fran

Ruth:
Your post is a very real example of why the commandments are easy to dedicate to memory but so very hard to live. Thank you for sharing your struggle with your mother. I understand that reconciling the hurt and pain from your past relationship with your mom makes it hard to honor her. The fact that you are aware of the difficulty of your…[Read more]

Ruth:

We have several “rule followers” at the Chancery. We often have conversations about the importance of rules and the literal lawlessness that ensues if we do not honor rules. Like you there are some rules I don’t agree with but they do set up an expectation for behavior. Mixed beautifully in your embrace of the rules are two very…[Read more]

Ruth:

I’ve been on the road this week and not had time to give proper attention to the on line courses. I am looking forward to catching up in reading your posts.

Peace, Fran

p/s I am glad the quote was helpful. I read it every day!

Ruth!

You are awesome. I love your answers to these questions. I know sometimes we may feel like things are not a big deal, like not revealing that your office was being moved, but in the long run they are. I was at daily Mass a few weeks ago at the Cathedral. Fr. Anthony said the following:

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Excellent insights, Ruth! I do think we all have a moral compass, if you will. It certainly helps direct and guide us with regard to moral decisions. But, morality is also taught. The best way to teach is through our example.

Thanks again! Fran

Kerri:

Thank you for sharing your story. God has a way to lead us to the exact place we are meant to be. I am grateful for your ministry. The young people you teach are blessed to have a spirit and faith filled teacher.

Peace, Fran

Kerri!

I love a life long learner and I appreciate the energy and inspiration you bring to this process. I so look forward to walking with you in this journey!

Peace, Fran

Evanne:

It is such a gift to learn about one’s spirituality and really be able to take advantage of the prayer styles that best serve your spirituality type.

Great sharing! Thanks, Fran

Thanks for your insights, Kerri! I love that you are versatile with your prayer. It is such an affirmation when we see the difference prayer is making in our lives. For me it is a centering and focusing activity. I feel of kilter if I don’t observe my quiet time.

Peace, Fran

Ruth:

You have such an inviting spirituality. I love your epiphany about Mary and her love for you.

I look forward to the journey!

Peace, Fran

Evanne:

Thanks for the tutorial on how to pronounce your name. I clearly had it wrong in thinking it was a long E an in E-vanne.

What did you get your Master’s degree in? I love that you are a life-long learner!

I am looking forward to taking this journey with you. Peace, Fran