I also realized that the father of lies did not have to lie in order to instigate the fall. The serpent did not need to deceive, merely to tempt our first parents to pride. To knowing better than God. The Evil one has more tricks to play on than pride, but as we were reminded,…
Month: May 2023
Sit Down and Know Your Place
I’m on pilgrimage in the Holy Land and had the joy of celebrating Mother’s Day at the Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth. There were so many beautiful images to view in the church. During Mass I sensed Jesus chuckle and nudge me and say, “Sit Down and Know Your Place”, phrases that are normally…
A Cosmic Invitation to the Ultimate Journey
I wrote this poem while I was on a campout with the kids a month or so ago. I woke up in the middle of the night and was amazed at how much of the sky I could see, even so close to downtown Austin. I’m reflecting on it and ready to share it now…