Category Archives: God’s Good Plan

Reflections on the Syrophoenician Woman and Holy Communion

As I read the account of the Syrophoenician woman’s plea for Jesus to heal her daughter, I was led to ask myself some hard questions about the meaning of the sacrament of Holy Communion. Jesus’ Ministry and Prejudice Jesus’ ministry was marked by His preaching to pious, religious, Jewish people, who, by Biblical accounts, heldContinue reading “Reflections on the Syrophoenician Woman and Holy Communion”

Easter 2025 Reflections

This Easter Sunday, I read the account of Mary Magdalene’s visit to Jesus’ tomb.  The pain of her heartbreak was made more intense when she didn’t find Jesus in the tomb.   Instead, two angels–messengers of God – questioned why she was weeping.  Overcome with grief, she explained her Loss.    “…they have taken away myContinue reading “Easter 2025 Reflections”

See the BIG picture. Focus on what’s important.

I finished this painting late last night. Today, it’s New Year’s Eve and I’m silent and pensive as the painting speaks to me. The dramatic colours of the sunset cause me to look back with love and gratitude for the bitter and sweet experiences in 2024. The transition of loved ones and the giggles andContinue reading “See the BIG picture. Focus on what’s important.”

Climb the tree to see the forest

Sometimes when you think that you’re not getting the answers you want, you are being reassured that everything will be alright! Recently, I’ve been working through some challenging issues…trying to see the forest from the trees. Today, someone told me to stop trying to step back in order to see the forest from the trees.Continue reading “Climb the tree to see the forest”

Emancipation Day: Stepping from the past towards a better future.

Just like slavery, all things have had their time in history. The daily sunrise gives birth to new perspectives on the legacy of times past and inspires hope eternal of better and brighter times to come.

An Eternal, Evolving Spirit

How would you describe yourself to someone? Today’s Question from wordpress I describe myself as an eternal evolving spirit living purposefully here on earth. I have a vision of a better world where all people have the opportunity to be better and do better. Living out my life’s purpose is about learning every day fromContinue reading “An Eternal, Evolving Spirit”

“All things are working together for good.”

“All things are working together for good” is a reminder from St. Paul to the Christian community in Rome. His words remind me that there is nothing disorderly about the seeming confusion and chaos in the world.

Celebrate the opportunity to give a hand up!

I am fortunate to have benefitted from the changes and to now have the opportunity to give a hand up to others. The journey continues towards a world in which all people, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, can take their place according to their ability and aspiration.