The Moonglos: "Here I Am"

It's time for some more doo-wop. Here is a presentation of "Here I Am" by The Moonglows:

Thank You, Lord

Thank you, Lord for the abundance of blooming flower gardens during the month of May.

Well Done, Joe!!!

Son Joseph participated in the recent American Lung Associations' Fight for Air Climb in Providence, RI. His fund raising goal was $2,750, and, as of this writing, he reach $3825 (the fourth highest total of any individual participant).  He also did well in the actual climb, with a time of 2:34.7, finishing #21 out of 188 individual civilian participants and #5 in his age group - males age 40-49. Well done, Joe!!!

Fr. Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, on Pope Leo XIV and Salesian Spirituality

"On May 8, the Church celebrates the first anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV. While many are still amazed that a cardinal born and raised in the US became pope, others are impressed with his personal style, pastoral approach to problem-solving, and experience working with other bishops and clergy.

"In the Oblate world, many of us were encouraged by the papal name Cardinal Robert Prevost chose upon his election. . . ."

In a recent commentary, Father Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, reflected on some of the Salesian virtues displayed in the life and leadership of the twenty-first-century Leo.

To access Fr. Kolodziej's complete post, please visit:

De Sales Weekly: Provincial Reflection: One Year with Pope Leo (7 MAY 26)

Reflection Starter from Earl Nightingale

"Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway." - Earl Nightingale

"Hail Holy Queen"

As we continue to live this week, I offer this version of "Hail Holy Queen":

 

Public Service Recognition Week

This week, the week of 3-9 May, is being observed as Public Service Recognition Week, an observance designed to honor the men and women who serve as federal, state, county, and local government employees.

 

For more information related to this observance, please visit:

Public Service Recognition Week

Partnership for Public Service

 

Birthday Blessings, Steven!!!

Birthday greetings to nephew Steven Dymek, whose birthday is today! May this day, and each day of the upcoming year, be filled with an outpouring of the Lord's choicest blessings!

Thank You, Lord

Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of well-maintained storage facilities.

Philip Kosloski on Hearing the Voice of the Good Shepherd

"In the Gospel of John, Jesus speaks about himself as the Good Shepherd, making a variety of parallels. In particular, he explains that his sheep will hear his voice: . . .

"At first glance that seems like something easy: Jesus will call us by name and will simply lead us to greener pasture.

"However, in practice we typically don't hear Jesus' voice. We may want to hear Jesus speak to us, but are confused because we never do."

In a recent commentary, writer Philip Kosloski reflected on how God speaks in silence and on the importance of detaching ourselves from the noise (including screen time) that surrounds us,

To access Mr. Kosloski's complete post, please visit:

Aleteia; Philip Kosloski: How can we hear the voice of the Good Shepherd? (26 APR 26)

Reflection Starter from Samuel Beckett

"Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett

The Jazz Ambassadors: " Take the 'A' Train"

It's time for some jazz, a genre of music I enjoy. Here is a presentation of Duke Ellington's  "Take the 'A' Train" by the United States Army Field Band's Jazz Ambassadors: