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Where is the Thyme?

Where is the Thyme?

Elijah said to her, “Do not be afraid.” // 1 Kings 17:13 The heat in the kitchen is rising. It must be coming from me because I am fuming. Where...
November 03, 2024
Starting the Conversation

Starting the Conversation

“And I tell you, ask and you will receive: seek and you will find.” // Luke 11:9 “Mom, can I ask you a question?” I hear this question about a...
October 09, 2024
Daughters of the King

Daughters of the King

All glorious is the king’s daughter as she enters; her raiment is threaded with spun gold. In embroidered apparel she is borne in to the king; behind her the virgins of her train...
September 10, 2024
You Are Invited

You Are Invited

Let whoever is simple turn in here; To the one who lacks understanding, she says, Come, eat of my food, and drink of the wine I have mixed! // Proverbs 9:4-5 One of...
August 17, 2024
Speaking With the Help of the Holy Spirit

Speaking With the Help of the Holy Spirit

“[D]o not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say. You will be given at that moment what you are to say.” // Matthew 10:19  I...
July 11, 2024
Adopted By The Father - Blessed Is She

Adopted By The Father

You have received a spirit of adoption as sons through which we cry: Abba! Father!  // Romans 8:15 (Alleluia Verse) Years ago, one of my children tried to convince her little...
June 19, 2024
Who Do You Reflect? - Blessed Is She

Who Do You Reflect?

Let love be sincere, hate what is evil, hold onto what is good;  love one another with mutual affection; anticipate one another in showing honor. // Romans 12:9-10 I pushed aside the...
May 30, 2024
Don’t Wait Until Too Late - Blessed Is She

Don’t Wait Until Too Late

“Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away.” // Acts 3:19 In today’s readings—on the Third Sunday of Easter—we hear of the need for repentance and...
April 13, 2024
What Are You Looking For? - Blessed Is She

What Are You Looking For?

The two disciples heard what [John the Baptist] said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” // John...
January 03, 2024
Calling Out In Faith - Blessed Is She

Calling Out In Faith

Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He replied, "Lord, please let...
November 19, 2023
The Healing Power of the Sabbath - Blessed Is She

The Healing Power of the Sabbath

When Jesus saw her, he called to her and said, “Woman, you are set free of your infirmity.” He laid his hands on her, and she at once stood up straight and glorified...
October 29, 2023
He Calls To Us In the Depths - Blessed Is She

He Calls To Us In the Depths

“My sheep hear my voice,” says the Lord;  “I know them, and they follow me.” // Alleluia Verse from John 10:27 I open the door just as she ducks under water....
September 10, 2023