I think the hardest part of the attack on the Capitol for me has been the constant deluge of posts dismissing anyone who is upset about it. From a parody on the parable to “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone,” to comments about self-righteousness, to posts about how if you are... Continue Reading →
To Those who are Concerned about the Parler Shut Down
WARNING: Proceed with caution. Please understand that it is impossible for me to give evidence to you of how dangerous Parler has become, without showing you the ugly side of what has come from Parler. I don’t want to read these either, but if you are worried that the shut down is about free speech,... Continue Reading →
On January 7th: Crying in the Wilderness
It’s a gloomy, quiet morning here as the chaos and uncertainty of yesterday’s events, stilled only by police and a curfew, have turned into the final stroke of legal pronouncement of Joe Biden as president. There’s this joy and peace in the quiet, still morning feeling, but the grief that yesterday came to what it... Continue Reading →
He Didn’t Have to Die
Ok *deep breath* This post is gonna make you mad. If you believe me, you will be mad about what I’m about to say. If you don’t, you will be mad that I said it, but I’m sorry, now that I know it, I can’t not say it. Disclaimer: I do not hate policemen, but... Continue Reading →
Year in Review 2020: Peace be with You
I could not bring myself to do my review of 2020 until today. Something in me was too afraid of what I would see or wouldn’t see. A little while ago I looked back and I saw a letter I wrote at the beginning of the year and I begged God for peace and justice... Continue Reading →
New Year’s Eve
I know sometimes it feels like everything is dark, like there is nothing to hope for or live for. If you are sinking tonight, let me hold you. I’m so sorry for what you have been through this year. I’m sorry. I know it hurts. Let me stroke your hair as you weep into your... Continue Reading →
Rachel Weeping in the Wilderness and Grief at Christmastime
There is a part of the nativity story that gives me chills every time I read it. It’s today’s gospel reading, Matthew 2:13-18: When the magi had departed, behold,the angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said,“Rise, take the child and his mother, flee to Egypt,and stay there until I tell... Continue Reading →
A Letter to the Broken-Hearted this Year: My Song
Hey Friend, This week has been weighing so heavy on my heart. I have received incredible blessings this Christmas, but 2020 has been hard, and I have worked hard, and I am soul tired. More importantly, though, what has been weighing on me most is that there are people on the streets this Christmas, and... Continue Reading →
Fasting, The Friday before Christmas
Happy Fasting Friday everyone! (For those who are not Catholics, on Friday, Catholics give up eating meat or make some other offering to God, in order to practice self-control and unite ourselves in love to Jesus who died on a Friday-much more to say on this, but that’s a quick summary.) Today, I am thinking... Continue Reading →
To Catholic Trump Supporters, And the Ones Who Were Hurt By Them
In case you were still thinking Trump was some kind of savior, I would just like to point out to you that he is actively trying to overturn a vote that has been proven fair. For all of the times you have advocated how amazing America is, your man is actively attempting to destroy everything... Continue Reading →
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