To all mothers, spiritual or natural, a blessed and happy Mother's Day! Here's a bouquet of twelve images of our Mother Mary from my travels for you
John Paul II Eucharistic Center
I came back to the Catholic Church during the papacy of Saint John Paul II. My personal journey home was marked by signposts that included the
Precious Water: 7 Ways Not to Waste It Plus Some Alternatives
Water – a symbol of life with religious significance in many faiths. For Christians, water is made sacred by Jesus through the sacrament of Baptism.
The Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament
As I walked up the stairs to the plaza of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, I felt a sense of peace and holiness. I had longed to visit this
Scorpion Socks
I didn't think my blog would include fashion advice. Then again, neither did I expect to encounter a scorpion on the inside seam of my pants leg
Many Good Samaritans
Nancy's smile was tentative. Her family had survived Hurricane Michael by sheltering at a nearby relative's home. Her son's home had not survived.
Summons to Full-Time Travel in an Airstream Trailer
Back in winter 2018, I began to contemplate what I wanted to do in the next stage of life. Both of my children were grown. One had moved to
Pilgrimage to Miami’s National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity
A priest on Marco Island, FL recommended a visit to Miami's National Shrine of Our Lady of Charity. It was well worth the drive through the
Canoe Tips Over in the Everglades
One of the most beautiful and peaceful experiences I’ve had so far is canoeing in the dark in the Everglades. Collier-Seminole State Park has a guided