Catholic Faith Corner

• Encouragement vs. Discouragement
  Recently a friend who returned from South Africa told me this story. She met a woman, who had a lovely voice and composed her own songs but used to sing only for herself, family, and friends.  One day someone commented to her that she ought to share her gift with others by becoming a professional. […]
• Eucharist, Our Sacred Meal
  An Amazing Gift On Holy Thursday we heard the story of how Jesus instituted the Eucharist. And lately the Mass readings have to do with this sacrament. Jesus took some bread and said, “This is my body,” and then he held a cup of wine and claimed, “This is my blood.” Some faith traditions hold […]
• Moon Memories and Musings
  Exciting News about the Moon The moon captured the attention of most people lately because of the historic journey to it four astronauts made. Like me, as the Artemis 11 capsule surrounded by flames sped 24,000 mph at 5000 degrees for an ocean landing, you probably held your breath. Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, […]
• Wit and Wisdom, a Wise Easter Gift
  Wise sayings flood the Internet. Every day I post a cartoon on Facebook. For this holy, happy Easter Week, I am sharing one I posted that is not a picture, but a list of sayings that might make you smile or scratch your head. Humor adds joy to life. Enjoy these: Still trying to get […]
• Self-Care and Mental Health: Why It Matters and How to Start
  As we approach Easter Sunday, the celebration of new life, I thought it fitting to post a guest blog by Patricia Sarmiento. She offers practical, tried ways to renew our life on earth. I needed this. May you find it helpful too! Self-Care Defined Self-care refers to actions people take to support their physical, emotional, […]