Mary's Meanderings Archive
The archives date back to 2007. You can browse the list or search for a specific article.
Jesus came... to be baptized...
2011-01-09
Doesn’t it seem odd that Jesus should be receiving baptism? Shouldn’t Jesus have been doing the baptizing rather than receiving it Himself?
2011-01-09
Doesn’t it seem odd that Jesus should be receiving baptism? Shouldn’t Jesus have been doing the baptizing rather than receiving it Himself?
Love One Another as I have Loved You
2010-05-02
Do I live this "new commandment" on Sundays or special days, or do I live it every day?
2010-05-02
Do I live this "new commandment" on Sundays or special days, or do I live it every day?
Our Holiest Week
2010-03-28
Today (Palm Sunday) we enter into Jerusalem with Jesus; we enter into the holiest week of the year.
2010-03-28
Today (Palm Sunday) we enter into Jerusalem with Jesus; we enter into the holiest week of the year.
Are We Losing the Triduum?
2010-03-21
How will you enter into these holiest of days this year? How will you clear your calendar to mark these three days?
2010-03-21
How will you enter into these holiest of days this year? How will you clear your calendar to mark these three days?
Christ, You are Our Hope
2009-03-29
Hope is part of our life as a Christian community called by the word of God to give witness to God’s love. Hope is a virtue of our faith community, and as we face the many trials of life, it can surely be tested.
2009-03-29
Hope is part of our life as a Christian community called by the word of God to give witness to God’s love. Hope is a virtue of our faith community, and as we face the many trials of life, it can surely be tested.
I'm not Catholic, May I Receive Communion?
2008-12-20
Answers to the commom question about non-Catholics and The Eucharist.
2008-12-20
Answers to the commom question about non-Catholics and The Eucharist.
10 Good Reasons to be Catholic
2008-09-07
Why is being Catholic important to you? Maybe you can think of more than 10!
2008-09-07
Why is being Catholic important to you? Maybe you can think of more than 10!
Discipleship
2008-06-01
We are all called to discipleship, but whether or not we choose it is up to us. We can listen to Jesus’ words and act upon them, or we can ignore them and do whatever we like.
2008-06-01
We are all called to discipleship, but whether or not we choose it is up to us. We can listen to Jesus’ words and act upon them, or we can ignore them and do whatever we like.
Jesus Christ is Risen Today!
2008-03-23
Easter gives us the hope we need to keep saying “yes” to God and the strength to keep proclaiming “yes” with our lives.
2008-03-23
Easter gives us the hope we need to keep saying “yes” to God and the strength to keep proclaiming “yes” with our lives.
Where Are You on Your Walk With Jesus?
2008-03-10
Just two weeks ago we entered into our Parish Mission, walking with Jesus. It was a grace-filled week for our parish. Were you able to attend any of the morning or evening sessions?
2008-03-10
Just two weeks ago we entered into our Parish Mission, walking with Jesus. It was a grace-filled week for our parish. Were you able to attend any of the morning or evening sessions?
What's so special about a Parish Mission?
2008-02-03
Several people have asked about our upcoming Parish Mission. Why are we having it? Why should we come to it?
2008-02-03
Several people have asked about our upcoming Parish Mission. Why are we having it? Why should we come to it?
Jesus came to be Baptized
2008-01-13
Doesn’t it seems odd that Jesus should be receiving baptism? Shouldn’t Jesus have been doing the baptizing rather than receiving it himself?
2008-01-13
Doesn’t it seems odd that Jesus should be receiving baptism? Shouldn’t Jesus have been doing the baptizing rather than receiving it himself?
Your light has come!
2008-01-06
With great joy today we celebrate the feast of light; we celebrate the revelation of the world’s true Light to the “Gentiles,” symbolized in the magi. Today we celebrate our inclusion in the promise of salvation!
2008-01-06
With great joy today we celebrate the feast of light; we celebrate the revelation of the world’s true Light to the “Gentiles,” symbolized in the magi. Today we celebrate our inclusion in the promise of salvation!
Happy New Year!
2007-12-02
Today the season of Advent ushers in the Year of Grace 2008 where the Gospel heard on Sundays will be primarily from the evangelist, Matthew.
2007-12-02
Today the season of Advent ushers in the Year of Grace 2008 where the Gospel heard on Sundays will be primarily from the evangelist, Matthew.
How Do I Join The Catholic Church?
2007-09-16
The answer to this question often raises more questions because the process for joining the Catholic Church is different from that of other non-Catholic faith communities.
2007-09-16
The answer to this question often raises more questions because the process for joining the Catholic Church is different from that of other non-Catholic faith communities.
How Do You Boldly Proclaim the Good News?
2007-08-19
I recently read an article that caused me to reflect further on what evangelization means for us as Catholics. Perhaps you can take some time to think about your own role in Christ’s mandate to evangelize.
2007-08-19
I recently read an article that caused me to reflect further on what evangelization means for us as Catholics. Perhaps you can take some time to think about your own role in Christ’s mandate to evangelize.
The Say Life is a Journey
2007-07-22
Where are you on your journey? Are you in the fast lane? On cruise control? Broken down on the side of the road? At a rest stop? Stuck behind a slow-moving vehicle? Lost?
2007-07-22
Where are you on your journey? Are you in the fast lane? On cruise control? Broken down on the side of the road? At a rest stop? Stuck behind a slow-moving vehicle? Lost?
St. John Francis Regis Award 2007
2007-06-24
This year's recipients are: Lillian Miller, Francis King and Bill Herrick.
2007-06-24
This year's recipients are: Lillian Miller, Francis King and Bill Herrick.
We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight
2007-04-15
Like Thomas, we sometimes have doubts and questions, but unlike Thomas, we must draw our strength and courage from relationships with one another.
2007-04-15
Like Thomas, we sometimes have doubts and questions, but unlike Thomas, we must draw our strength and courage from relationships with one another.
Jesus is Risen! Alleluia!
2007-04-08
We gaze into an empty tomb. Where is He? We are puzzled and do not understand, yet we believe.
2007-04-08
We gaze into an empty tomb. Where is He? We are puzzled and do not understand, yet we believe.
Our Holiest Week
2007-04-01
Welcome to Holy Week. Today we enter into Jerusalem with Jesus; we enter into the holiest week of the year.
2007-04-01
Welcome to Holy Week. Today we enter into Jerusalem with Jesus; we enter into the holiest week of the year.
Our Goal: Abundant Life
2007-03-11
I hope that you are finding joy in this Lent. we turn our attention to the third pillar of our Lenten practices – almsgiving.
2007-03-11
I hope that you are finding joy in this Lent. we turn our attention to the third pillar of our Lenten practices – almsgiving.
Are You Meeting With Success?
2007-03-04
We’re now beginning the second week of Lent. The three pillars of Lent stand before us: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
2007-03-04
We’re now beginning the second week of Lent. The three pillars of Lent stand before us: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
It's Arrived! Lent is Here!
2007-02-25
When we were children, fasting during Lent was about “giving up” something, usually food. Did you know that fasting is more than abstaining from foods?
2007-02-25
When we were children, fasting during Lent was about “giving up” something, usually food. Did you know that fasting is more than abstaining from foods?
Where to Begin? How about Prayer?
2007-02-18
Where to begin? Prayer is always a great place to start anything we do. Here are some helpful guidelines.
2007-02-18
Where to begin? Prayer is always a great place to start anything we do. Here are some helpful guidelines.
Are you in shape for Lent?
2007-02-18
We exercise to keep our body physically fit, we take care to eat the right foods, we study to keep our mind active, so why shouldn’t we think about caring for the health of our soul?
2007-02-18
We exercise to keep our body physically fit, we take care to eat the right foods, we study to keep our mind active, so why shouldn’t we think about caring for the health of our soul?
Living the Already, But Not Yet
2007-02-11
Jesus’ teaching of the beatitudes turns the standards of the world upside down. How can each of us follow their example?
2007-02-11
Jesus’ teaching of the beatitudes turns the standards of the world upside down. How can each of us follow their example?
In Whom Do You Place Your Trust?
In today’s reading from the Book of Job, we hear Job complain miserably: "Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery?" Where do we turn when our lives present a challenge?
In today’s reading from the Book of Job, we hear Job complain miserably: "Is not man’s life on earth a drudgery?" Where do we turn when our lives present a challenge?