Ordinary Old Catholic Me

The Paradox of Suffering Even Catholics Don't Always Get

When Catholics lament about their sufferings (just like everyone else) they are kid of missing the point of the faith to which they purportedly adhere. We Christians were Baptized into the Suffering of Christ, and with that Baptism, we are supposed to see that Suffering is transformed. It's a big thing to miss, and one we need to truly give our real assent to in order to travel the narrow road. 

The Bitter Burden of our (Seeming) Impermanence

You get older. There is no avoiding that there is more past than future for you. That's a struggle for the non-believer, and even the believer. The losses around you and the losses in your own life make it something that you can't just push aside. Some imperfect thoughts from one Catholic's perspective.

Remembering Una Devlin Lynch

Fire and Faith in Los Angeles

I have lived in Los Angeles over 40 years. I have seen all sorts of natural and man made disasters, most from afar. This one has been right up close and it has been a challenge both practically and spiritually. Some thoughts from this ever struggling Catholic. 

The Past Takes Sway

I guess it's just a reality of age, but yes, I have been thinking of the past, yet again. But I know that well, obviously the past is passing and what is eternal is what I must aim at. 

To Be Close to the Kingdom of God

The coincidence of the Gospel for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time and a little scene in the pews and my reaction. 

Faith Must Precede Meditation

Alas, sometimes when I meditate I tie myself into knots. Some thoughts about that in this episode and how to get untied. 

More of This and That Again

It was, as I will report, a busy June and July and so a little of what's been going on in my spiritual life. . . .trying to become a woman of prayer.

Today the Rabbit Hole

Thoughts about the things that jar me in the ordinary moments of being a Catholic, that might be or might not be connected. Is my real problem or yours a resistance to the demands of the love of God? 

Missed him--I Mean St. Jude--By THAT Much!

Today I had an adventure. I almost got to where I wanted to, to venerate the Relic of St. Jude. But there were obstacles. Still, there was spiritual success of a kind.