Thank You, Lord

Thank you, Lord, for the many effects Your kind and loving Providence has on our lives.

Sr. Rhonda Miska on Sr. Corita Kent and Her Artwork

"'Find a place you trust and then try trusting it for a while.'

"With these words, the first of Corita Kent's 'Rules,' she burst into my life as an impish, holy, and joyful maker, beckoning me to keep faith, to embrace uncertainty, to look deeply, and to festively affirm beauty.

"Corita's life and art brought encouragement just when I needed it. After 10 years of life, ministry, and putting down roots in Central Virginia, I had just moved to a motherhouse of women religious, following an intuition I hoped was God's call."

In a recent commentary, Sister Rhonda Miska reflected on Sister Coria's art and some of the inspirations it offers..

To access Sr. Rhonda's complete essay, please visit:

U. S. Catholic: How the 'pop art nun' inspired a leap of faith (March 2019)

Background information:

Corita Art Center

Wikipedia: Corita Kent

Reflection Starter from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

"Lives of great men all remind us, we can make our lives sublime, and, departing, leave behind us, footprints on the sands of time." - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

"Turn Your Radio On"

As we continue to live this week, I offer this version of Ben Speer and Rex Nelon presenting "Turn Your Radio On":

Thank You, Lord

Thank you,, Lord, for the blessing of trees and for the many ways in which they interact with our world.

J-P Mauro on a Catholic Priest Being the First to Discover Dinosaur Eggs

"The discovery of dinosaur eggs in the early 20th century captured the imaginations of the world and helped popularize paleontological exhibits. While at the time credit for the find was attributed to Roy Chapman Andrews, the first human encounter with the dinosaur eggshells occurred decades before Andrews' accolades.

"Riley Black, from Smithsonian Magazine, points out that the first naturalist to discover and describe dinosaur eggshells was, in fact, the Roman Catholic priest Jean-Jacques Pouech. Father Pouech was the head of Pamiers Seminary in southern France, but in his free time he explored the geology and paleontology of the Late Cretaceous rock preserved in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains."

In a recent commentary, writer J-P Mauro, reflected on Fr. Pouech's discovery.

To access Br. Michael's complete post, please visit:

Aleteia: How a Catholic priest was the first to discover dinosaur eggs (29 JUN 19)

Reflection Starter

"Every survival kit should include a sense of humor." - Source Unknown

The Olympics: "Dance by the Light of the Moon"

It's time for some more doo wop. Here is a presentation of  "Dance by the Light of the Moon" by The Olympics:

Park and Recreation Month

Since 1985, July has been observed as Park and Recreation Month. During this July, communities are being encouraged to share what they love about parks and recreation, including the many benefits parks bring to their neighborhoods (including health and wellness, nature, community spirit, and social equity).

 

Background information:

National Recreation and Park Association

Facebook: National Recreation and Park Association

Facebook: New England Park Association

Connecticut Recreation and Parks Association

Maine Recreation & Park Association

Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association

New Hampshire Recreation and Park Association

Rhode Island Recreation and Parks Association

Vermont Recreation and Parks Association

Thank You, Lord

Thank You, Lord, for opportunities to "come away and rest a while."

Bishop Tobin on Coming Away and Resting a While

"Jesus said to them, 'Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.' So they went off in a boat by themselves to a deserted place. (Mk 6: 31-32)

"Without a doubt, summer is my favorite season of the year. While every season has its charms, I really enjoy the sunshine, warmer temperatures, longer days and slower pace of summer. I like the Christmas season too, but it passes very quickly, only to give way to the depression of winter. 

"I think Jesus would have appreciated our summer routine. Even in the midst of his ministry with its daunting obstacles, relentless expectations, and demanding people, Jesus recognized the need to get away, slow down and rest a bit. . . ."

In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence (RI), reflected on the importance of slowing down, resting, relaxing, recreating, and reconnecting "with our very soul, with nature, with family and friends, and most of all, with God."

To access Bishop Tobin's complete essay, please visit:

The Imitation of Christ: Come Away And Rest A While (27 JUN 19)

Reflection Starter from Charles Stanley

"Based upon many challenging events in my life, I know with deep certainty that God is always in control." - Charles Stanley (in Finding Peace)