Father Kiesler was in the office reading a copy of The Spirit of the Liturgy by Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI). His mother gave it to him when he visited her on Mother's Day. He was greeted enthusiastically first by his younger sister, Katja and then, his mother who was beside herself with delight. …
Solange’s Story
My name is Solange. I'm a slave living and working on a sugar plantation in Jamaica owned by an unmarried Englishman who moved to the island a year ago with his widowed sister. I was dark so I worked in the field. Only the fair-skinned slaves worked in the great house. I remember the first …
Thank You, Lord
I will thank You, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvellous things You have done. I will be filled with joy because of You. I will sing praises to Your name, O Most High (Psalm 9:1, 2) Everyday I thank the Lord for all He is doing in my life …
Stop Making Excuses
When God calls us to serve Him do we make excuses? Moses did. When God asked him to go and tell the Pharaoh to let the Jews go, Moses protested, "O Lord, I'm just not a good speaker. I never have been, and I'm not now, even after you have spoken to me. I'm clumsy …
The Age Difference
He traced his fingers over the heart with the initials TB + CH. Eight years ago, he had carved them there. Toby Barrington and Celeste Holmes. Celeste. Sighing heavily, he leaned against the tree as he recalled the first time they met. It was eight years ago, just before the summer holidays began. instead of …
Family Affairs
“You’re the most infuriating, insufferable, arrogant man I have ever met,” she fumed. He looked unperturbed. “Is this what you came all the way over here to tell me?” he asked. “You could have just as easily phoned me and save yourself an hour’s drive.” “I wanted to tell you what I think of you …
Promotion
She got the news that morning and as soon as she got back to her desk, she texted her boyfriend, Rob. "I just got promoted to Managing Editor. They absolutely loved the profile I did on Rosalind Spencer, the famous Haute Couture designer who recently launched her new cosmetic line. Let’s go out and celebrate tonight. Pick me up at 7:45” …
Correction
The rod and reproof give wisdom, But a child left to himself brings shame to his mother - Proverbs 29:15 Sometimes talking to your child doesn't work. Time out doesn't work. I have been told that some children learn the hard way. It's embarrassing for mothers when they take the children out to the mall …
Don’t Be a Sluggard
Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise, 7 Which, having no captain, Overseer or ruler, 8 Provides her supplies in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest. 9 How long will you slumber, O sluggard? When will you rise from your sleep? 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding …
Stress
What is stress? For some it is trying to prioritise the many projects they have undertaken and making decisions. For others it is moving to another apartment; raising a family; going for a job interview; meeting their future in-laws. Stress is knowing that the deadline for an article is fast approaching and you just can’t …
Notes to Women 