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How Great Thou Part

Sometimes lately, I sit next to people, my people, the ones that used to know me. The ones I feel most comfortable around. Only there is an unspoken vibe. They stayed with me through the worst of it, they ushered me along and listened (Boy did they listen so much longer than they should have),…

There has always been a significant difference between spiritual and ritualistic Catholics. The gap; however, is widening. In large part, due to the excellent shepherding example of Pope Francis. Pope Francis continues to dispel the notion of the so-called ‘Ritualistic’ Catholic, in favor of the ‘Spiritual’ Catholic. The difference? A ritualistic Catholic may go to…

There are great benefits to being happy. It allows one to fully engage in the present and contribute well to the world. Happiness casts a living shield and makes it difficult for the negative aspects of life to stick. It is a given that life will present unhappiness. It cannot be avoided. However, the following…

The truth? A lot of people stay in unhappy marriages. They convince themselves that the grass isn’t greener. That they’re too old to start over. That everyone has faults and baggage just different ones so a new person will be more of the same or even worse! It’s hard for people to be honest with…

I just bought a new car. My own car. The first car I have bought by myself since college. You know what I mean, no longer as a couple car. Imagine my surprise when a radio computer package I signed up for suggested I name my new car AND load pictures of my new car.…

My friend just filed for divorce. She said she wanted to march in there with grace, you know…head held high, composure in check, tears tucked safely behind the dam. Didn’t happen. The dam opened, tears gushed through and grace turned into a ‘puddle.’ I remember many years ago when I first decided to get a…

A single mother can bear the societal burden of being viewed as somehow not as adequate as a two-parent household. However, children of single mothers know better. They know the truth. It is not only a privilege to be raised by a single mom, but there are also many gifts that accompany it. The children…

Relationships are complicated, yet so uncomplicated at the same time. They seem easy so individuals jump in feet first and take off. The fact of the matter is that after take-off there is usually not much of an emotional flight plan. Think about that for a moment. In careers, individuals chart a path and what…

Relationships are challenging, even under the best circumstances. They require balance. There are already enough everyday life challenges that can derail a relationship. Therefore, they should stay clear of the following eight dangers. Roles – The more relationships evolve into husband and wife rather than friends, equals, and teammates, the more the equilibrium is lost.…

I get a text from my friend. It has been an excruciating divorce for her and it involves betrayal. I think to myself just how devastating a blow that must be, how it adds salt to the already raw wound. I make my way through her text which involves a few explanative’s. I get it.…
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