| Octave of Easter 2008 | ||
| 3/26/2008 7:03:54 PM | ||
| Here we are in the Octave of Easter 2008. I decided this year to take all of Holy Week off (the week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday). It was for me one of the most inspiring and enriching times of my life. I participated in virtually every activity that was offered and found even more to do that is the "Lord's Work". On Good Friday, we have a long-standing tradition of devotions to our Lord. One of them is called the "Seven Last Words of Christ". It is actually His seven last phrases beginning with "Father forgive them . . ." and finishes with "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit". Each phrase and a brief narrative is read by the presider and then a Reflection is presented by a Member of the Faithful. I was honored to reflect upon the last phrase, "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit". You can read my reflection by clicking "Reflection" to the left. | ||
| Join The Ranks | ||
| 12/31/2007 4:09:54 PM | ||
| I have recently learned that two of my very good friends have also quit smoking cigarettes. This is an awesome thing for them to do for their health. There are links to the left for a couple of good online resources that can help one to kick the habit. I cannot stress though how easy it was for me to quit - because of when and why I did it. I quit on Ash Wednesday, 2006 in order to honor our God. He strengthened me, enabling me to not endure further cravings thus keeping me smoke-free since. | ||
| Lent Again | ||
| 2/26/2007 9:37:14 PM | ||
| Here we are in the Lentin season of 2007. One thing to always bear in mind is that it is not what you "give up for Lent", it is important that you let God work his wonderful deeds in your life! Turn your heart to God and he will truly bless you -- not only in this life, but he will take you to heaven for all eternity. What a bonus! | ||
| Almost a Year | ||
| 2/6/2007 4:28:35 PM | ||
| It has now been 11 months, 1 week, 1 day, 18 hours and 25 minutes since my last cigarette. It will be one liturgical year two weeks from today because two weeks from tomorrow is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Thanks be to God! | ||
| Over Six Months | ||
| 9/15/2006 2:15:46 PM | ||
| By the power of the Holy Spirit: --- I've been smoke-free for 6 months, 2 weeks, 3 days and 16:14 hours, I have not smoked the 3,970 cigarettes that I would have, I've saved $853.55, and added 1 week, 6 days, and 18:50 to my life expectancy. | ||