October 6, 2023 “Don’t weep at my grave, for I am not there. I’ve a date with a butterfly to dance in the air. I’ll be singing in the sunshine, wild and free, playing tag with the wind, while I’m waiting for thee.” — Anonymous Butterflies...
October 5, 2023 “Trust God … and do the next thing.” — Oswald Chambers The religious order of the Sisters of Life created a litany that offers profound wisdom for those of us who don’t understand unconditional love, who feel unlovable, who think we can do it all...
October 4, 2023 “But if you seek the LORD your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul.” — Deuteronomy 4:29 One of the most popular novels for middle-school students over the past 50 years has been Judy Blume’s “Are You...
October 3, 2023 “Just like there’s always time for pain, there’s always time for healing.” — Jennifer Brown After the girl who said she would love him forever left, Dan thought his life had ended. What made it especially painful was that the other guy...
October 2, 2023 In Times of Sorrow May you see God’s light on the path aheadWhen the road you walk is dark.May you always hear,Even in your hour of sorrow,The gentle singing of the lark.When times are hard may hardnessNever turn your heart to stone,May you...
October 1, 2023 “When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me,Speaking words of wisdom, let it be.And in my hour of darkness, she is standing right in front of me,Speaking words of wisdom, let it be…” — Paul McCartney Patty is 100 percent Italian,...
