Category 2022
[Author’s Note: When Vincent & Marietta (read their story – here) set off from the West of Parvis, another couple crossed the Flusis River on the Eastern side. That other couple had farther to travel before meeting people, but they… Continue Reading →
Merry Christmas, y’all. I’m excited to share this Christmas reflection with you after a great Advent. New guidance for my sanctification journey appeared, and I look forward to how it develops. I went into Advent with a plan for my… Continue Reading →
With the start of Advent, the Church calendar turns to a new year- after six months of Ordinary Time, so happy new year! I’m grateful for the return to Advent. I began publishing here last Advent, so not only does… Continue Reading →
“Would you look at that? ” says I to Marietta. The whole of Xifeat stretches beyond this balcony. Some folks in white robes calling themselves ‘priests’ brought us here after an entirely one-sided conversation about what we were doing in… Continue Reading →
Ah, just after closing – that’s my favorite time of day. The streetlights look like stars through the windows, and folks walk home, even in November, as they have for a hundred years. I wouldn’t have my store anywhere else… Continue Reading →
“So, this is your haunted house, Peter?” Melissa shakes her head while she looks over the one-story garden home. I say, “Look, I don’t need your commentary tonight. My whole newsroom mocks me for this assignment; they know there’s no… Continue Reading →
After Bedtime “Hmm, fancy meeting you here, Rylan,” says Priscilla from the door to our living room. She squints against the light, and her brown hair covers her face. She shuffles, instead of walks, to the couch tonight. I say,… Continue Reading →
Dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, Ordinary Time turns toward its conclusion in September. While some of you might be looking forward to moving on from Ordinary Time, I confess my reluctance to leave this season of the Church. I… Continue Reading →
From here, the house looks great: I had my doubts about the bluish-grey color for the outside, but it pops against the blue sky this morning, and I bet it’d brighten up a cloudy day. Each room has two windows… Continue Reading →
“Blessed Ordinary Time to all” remains my greeting to you. Yep, you and I continue our Ordinary Time journey, and I still celebrate this season for its practice of going with God on our sanctification journeys through our mundane, average… Continue Reading →