Did you know there can be jealousy in failed dreams? Have you ever experienced envy for the way someone else misfortune is playing out? How about in the midst of your own? That was reality for myself and following the story of Jessica Hanna, “Blessed by Cancer”. And as the Catholic community mourns the loss … More Divine Mercy is Here for The Taking
Happy Easter my sweet friends! There are so many aspects of this season that I just love. Starting with Lent. Is there a better set of stories to remind us that Jesus came to be fully human and surrounded himself with a crazy bunch of them? If you have wondered if and where you belong … More We are a People of Easter
Dear God, Thank you for the most beautiful gift I received this March 8- another trip around the sun. Lately the message that we each are created so incredibly unique and for this very moment in time that we find ourselves has found me often. So as I welcome 39 it seems extremely fitting to … More Dear God, It’s Me – Jackie
A very distinct childhood memory is of driving home all together in the family car, in the evenings, listening to 97.1 soft rock from 70s, 80s, 90s and today. It is so vivid I can close my eyes and get back there instantly. Some of us asleep, but I was always leaning on the window … More Driving through the Decades
“The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.” Mark 1:12✝️ Battling it out with temptation…. Being alone… facing uncertainty and despair may seem odd coming from God, but the truth is it … More First Sunday if Lent: February 18, 2024
Two things can be true at the same time. A life lesson we all seem to learn at some point or maybe you are more like me and need to learn it over and over again? Over the last 4 years it has been a truth that has followed me a lot. In fact I … More Two Truths Can Exist at the Same Time
Good or bad…. Good or bad…. This is the filter through which I viewed my world. From the big things: was that reaction to my daughter or compromised husband – good or bad? To the little details of the day: extra cup of coffee- good or bad? When I say everything, I mean everything. Towards … More 2024: Gentle
I snapped the below picture last week on a walk. It was so pretty and also reminded me all the different seasons I walked this neighborhood path. This view has been seen in spring, summer, fall and winter… and also with a newborn, with my parents, with my sister and her little baby (who is … More #BessetteDaily
This summer I learned an incredibly helpful parenting tool from Jami Nato. When your kids are in a calm and peaceful place, ask them “when do I love you? When you’re good or when you’re bad?” And my guess is most kiddos will respond “when I am good?” That seems like the right answer, but … More Do I love you when you’re good or when you’re bad?
Thirty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time: “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbled himself will be exalted.” Matthew 23:12 ✝️ The Lord’s ways are not ours and so this world that finds humility, obedience, and a heart of service undesirable is suffering death by despair. Without … More Sunday Reflection: November 5, 2023
Have A Little Faith in We 