loss of life, the devastation and the impact on the Church in this poorest of poor countries is a tragedy for which there are no words.
And yet, we do know that the words Scripture gives us are true: "For God works all things for the good for those who are called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28).
Inspiration in the Midst of Tragedy
It is true that the earthquake in Haiti this week has shaken us all. The loss of life, the devastation and the impact on the Church in this poorest of poor countries is a tragedy for which there are no words.
And yet, we do know that the words Scripture gives us are true: "For God works all things for the good for those who are called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28).
loss of life, the devastation and the impact on the Church in this poorest of poor countries is a tragedy for which there are no words.
And yet, we do know that the words Scripture gives us are true: "For God works all things for the good for those who are called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28).
Last evening I attended a lecture given by George Weigel here in Clearwater, FL.
The event was held by Jay and Lisa Kelly who seek to provide local Catholics with the opportunity to hear great Catholic speakers.
Calling their new-found organization Splendor of Truth, the evening begins with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and includes an open bar and dinner.
As we cast a backward glance to 2009 and enter 2010, it is good to take a reflective moment to thank God for the many blessings we have received in the recently parted year. It may even be helpful to record them in your journal.
Sometimes these blessings are obvious such as family, friends, and good health.
Sometimes they are taken for granted like food on the table, a roof over our head, the conveniences of everyday living.
And sometimes, the greatest blessings of all are shrouded in dark packaging like the trials, tribulations, reversals and contradictions of daily life.
What were your top twelve blessings in 2009?
Mine follow.
It echoes the one we find in Psalm 51.
What will we give Jesus this Christmas? Is it the gift He truly desires?
than I'd hoped to get a post ready to go.
As you know from my previous post, I attended the Catholic Radio Association Conference held in Birmingham, AL from October 13 - 17. The event began with a tour of Radio Mountain, the home of the shortwave radio network begun by Mother Angelica back in 1994. I never cease to be amazed at the wonder of radio communication through the air waves.
Hello Everyone!
I am in Birmingham, Alabama this week for the annual Global Catholic Radio Conference. Today we went to "Radio Mountain," the site of the shortwave radio network that provides Catholic programming to the world and to the US via 200+ AM/FM radio stations and also through Sirius Satellite (Station 160).
As a program provider since its inception, I was once again awestruck by the opportunities available by means of electronic communications. Zeal filled my heart and desire filled my soul. I am hoping to offer you some pictures from our visit today and to keep you informed of the event in general.
Off to the Shrine in Hanceville tomorrow for a retreat. Wing a prayer for me and for all of those attending and presenting.
Blessings in Jesus and Mary,
Johnnette
Light, it was produced by British film maker, John Bird, and was part of a series of films he produced about Our Blessed Lady.
Part of my assignment was to join the crew for eight days in Spain where they were producing some key segments for the documentary. It was a blessed experience in many ways and on many levels. One of the most significant moments for me came when we visited the Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe, located in the Estremadura in the village of Guadalupe.
What I didn't realize but came to know was that Our Lady of Guadalupe played a significant role in the life of Christopher Columbus and in the founding of the New World.
