Tag: Pope Francis

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simple advice for you

I ran across this wonderful video on the Aleteia YouTube channel and I want to share it with you. It’s short. It’s simple. It’s Truth, capital T.

I didn’t really begin to understand the Father’s love until I had children of my own. I gained a better understanding of my parents, and the unconditional love for my own children that wants nothing more than what’s good for them. How beautiful to love our children — how beautiful to be loved. How overwhelming good and beautiful to entrust ourselves to a loving God who will pick us up. Every time.

 

 

 

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WPC: Gathering

Pope Francis

For where there are two or three gathered together in my name,

there am I in the midst of them. ~Matthew 18:20

This gathering of faithful Catholics, Pope Francis fans, and curious seekers made a lasting impression on me. It was part of a re-connection to family in Cuba that coincided with the Pope’s visit to Cuba. You can read a little more about the trip here.

The gathering was festive and joyful. The Mass in Holguin was over, and Pope Francis came out in his popemobile to greet the people. It was an eclectic collection of people that day — a microcosm of the community. There were many who were curious or wanted to see the Pope in person. Everyone called to him and he smiled and waved and tried to be present to everyone in that happy assembly.

Although the open field lent itself to a carnival atmosphere, in truth, it was the Celebration of the Eucharist that drew the crowd, and in the end, it was a solemn and overwhelming experience to find myself in the midst of such a beautiful gathering.

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the Catholic Weekend trainwreck returns

The whole gang is here…Capt Jeff returns to the helm, and brings along Steve Nelson, formerly of Papua New Guinea. We also have the resident diva, Lisa Hendey, who shares about her upcoming adventure to Rwanda. I have to say, I am looking forward to seeing her updates on this exciting trip which will coincide with the CNMC in Boston!). Maybe we’ll be able to have her join us via Facetime. Ha.

Angela, Billy, and I play nice too. It seems like we always have something to talk about, especially since Lisa wrote a letter to Pope Francis and asked him a question. Don’t you love Lisa?

What would you ask the Pope?

 

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