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New Routines

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 For a teacher, summer means a new routine. As I woke up this morning, I thought about new routines, but for me, it means it doesn’t change in August. There are certain things I did in my morning routine that I am now placing into an everyday routine. On the way to work, I listened to and prayed the Mass. This was a quiet time to also pray the rosary. I enjoyed the early-morning wildlife, too. I’m working on my Marian grotto and hope to get a bench or chair in there when it’s done. A quiet morning prayer area. I continue to light candles and write people's names on rocks and driftwood. If you are in need of prayers, reach out and I will add you or a loved one to the prayer list. This scripture verse will help me to create new routines: “My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.” (Exodus 33:14) As you carve out your day, know that routines are important, but so is rest on the path….
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Wonder

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Today, the word that comes to mind is wonder. Yes, wonder. “Listen to this, Job; stop and consider God’s wonders.” Job 37:14 Pause. Reflect on God’s wonders today. God says, “Go and multiply” our gifts, our talents, and love for others. God says to have dominion over that is to care for those gifts, talents, others, and the earth. God says to subdue the world that is to create, get messy, make mistakes, and learn from them. Make the world a better place than you found it. Wonder. Wonder that God gave us free will. Wonder that God asks us, us-humans to be part of the evolution of the world and others. Yes, there is a lot of wonder. Wonder that God loves each of us in our messiness to lay down his life, so we have life. Today, stop and consider God’s wonders on the path… 
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Friends

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 “Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall one will lift up his fellow,” showing the practical support friends provide.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 Some marry their best friend. Some have friends at work, or other family members. Regardless, friendship is important. Tomorrow is my last day at work. I started teaching religious education at 16 and have worked for the church in a variety of roles since then. About 48 years, and I don’t feel I’m done, just changing venues. Today, I reflect on all the friends I have made along the way. Friends that I know I will keep in touch with no matter where I go or what I do. Friends are an important part of life. This morning, reflect and pray for those friends who walk with you, support you, and have your six, on the path….
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Grateful

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“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” 3 John 1:2 To my readers, may these words of scripture fill you with hope and promise as light fills the day. I find it help to start my day with prayer and list the things I am grateful for. Yes there will be messiness in the day but hope, faith, gratefulness will sustain as they surround me with love…positive energy. Start your morning with that favorite drink list all the good, even if it’s that you have another day, clean slate…ok go start drawing on your slate make it colorful and don’t forget to add HIS presence on the path…
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Know Him

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  John 16:33 “I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world, you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” Yesterday was the first time at the beer garden this summer. Opening weekend. Even though I had water, it was about gathering with friends. As I head to work this morning, I pray for my students. There are more lessons to be learned than a grade on a paper. Courage to do the right thing, for instance. Finding peace when your grade isn’t where you wanted it. Holding yourself accountable by being honest that late assignments and rushed work were on you, not the teacher. Take courage, Jesus conquered the world, and you will find peace in knowing Jesus, his ways, and applying them to your life. Trouble is something to reflect on. What is my part, what is the outcome I want, and is there a way that this trouble can point to His glory? Today know Him and know peace. As you do your walk-about find ways to take courage, hold yourself acc...
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Holiness

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    Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.    As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance. But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” (1 Peter 1:13-16) What does it mean to be Holy? For me, it means to be surrounded by the glory of God. I find this in nature. Look at God’s creation. The variety of plants, animals, birds, and landscapes. I think these all reveal God’s holiness. I think being holy is being blessed. Being blessed for me is seeing God in all, whether good times or bad. If you flip the word evil you get the word live. To live is to be blessed, holy, and see the hand of God in the world. Evil is the absence of God… it is only what a person thinks, feels, can obtain… it is not about a truly bonded, ...
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Bear with each other

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 Each day starts with this: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” Colossians 3:13. Forgiveness goes a long way; it is one of the essentials to relationships. My school year is coming to a close as next week is half days of finals and graduation. New beginnings for a lot of students and some staff. No matter what a person does or where a person goes, learning to bear with each other and forgive is the soil of growth. Being honest enough to communicate a grievance is fertilizer to a relationship and helps it to maintain its pH balance. I don’t think a person can truly heal without forgiveness. Sometimes the biggest culprit is ourselves. Learning to forgive ourselves, love ourselves, and be kind to ourselves is a habit that helps us to be compassionate to others. Today, bear with each other and if forgiveness is needed, mend the fences on the path…
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