Spiritual Weight Lifting

When we want to strengthen our muscles we lift weights. During this process our muscles become stronger in response to the need to cope with the strain, which is put on them. However, if we increase the weight or the number of repetitions abruptly, we not only will not strengthen our muscles but we might [...]


Mourning – The Expression of Grief

According to Webster’s New World Dictionary grief is defined as “intense emotional suffering caused by loss, disaster, misfortune, etc.; acute sorrow; deep sadness.” Mourning is the expression of grief. We usually think of grief as affecting our feelings and emotions, but it really affects every part of us. We may feel things such as shock, [...]


Faith

According to Webster’s New World Dictionary grief is defined as “intense emotional suffering caused by loss, disaster, misfortune, etc.; acute sorrow; deep sadness.” Mourning is the expression of grief. We usually think of grief as affecting our feelings and emotions, but it really affects every part of us. We may feel things such as shock, [...]


Speaking of Saint francis

Speaking of Saint Francis….. I recently purchased a statue of Saint Francis and put him in the humming bird garden, just off a newly constructed patio. The statue continues to transform the entire area. Now when I look at the patio and garden, it feels protected and peaceful. The way the saint looks lovingly downward [...]