Mother’s Day Poem

As Mother mine I honour you For all you did for me, For tactfulness and patience, too, For dauntless loyalty; Yet, ’tis the things that may seem small Which fondest thoughts impart; “Mother” is a pedistal But “Mom” is in my heart I honour “Mother” as I should, serene and wise and calm As “Mother”…

Ash Wednesday 2011

The question over every Lenten season is – “what are you giving up for Lent?”  It’s a great question. What about this deeper question: “How will I find ways to return to God with all my heart?  Where have I gotten away from God and what are the disciplines that will enable me to find my way…