Hello, happy Sunday! At that time, Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but the boat by... Continue Reading →
Weekly Review 97
Hello, readers! Welcome to the 97th edition of my Weekly Review. This week didn’t have too much going on, but I did have a three-day weekend that was filled with fun and lots of laughs from Mr. O. It was mostly more of the same, and we will discuss it now! It started on Monday.... Continue Reading →
Sunday Gospel: Matthew 14:14-22
Hello, happy Sunday! At that time, Jesus saw a great throng; and he had compassion on them, and healed their sick. When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, "This is a lonely place, and the day is now over; send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food... Continue Reading →
Today I Noticed: ‘Tis Autumn
The other day, as I was sitting in my home office swiveling left-to-right in my chair, I was listening to Lullaby of the Leaves by Ella Fitzgerald on the ‘Tis Autumn playlist on Spotify. As I listened carefully to the lyrics, images from my childhood started flooding my mind. One specific memory came straight to... Continue Reading →
Weekly Review 96
Hello and welcome to another edition of my Weekly Review! This week was fun. There was lots of playtime, a few jumpscares when waking up, and after reviewing my notes for the week, way too many popsicles! Read along for this and much more! As always, it started on Monday… I woke up earlier than... Continue Reading →
Sunday Gospel: Matthew 5:14-19
Hello, Sunday! The Lord said to his disciples, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid. Nor do men light a lamp and put it under a bushel, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. Let your light so shine before... Continue Reading →
Today I noticed – Exploring the Region
I get a real rush when I am out working on my Exploring The Region posts. Taking pictures. Walking the grounds. Something about it is so enjoyable and relaxing. Being completely in the moment. It feels like time slows down. When I visit the historical sites of northwest Indiana, walking where others walked hundreds of... Continue Reading →
Weekly Review 95
Hello, readers! Welcome to the 95th edition of my Weekly Review. Throughout this post I will tell you about my previous week, and how I finished the Great Ant War of 2026, felt foolish for ever believing Team USA had a chance in the World Cup tournament, more cute things Mr. O said, a trip... Continue Reading →
Sunday Gospel: Matthew 9:1-8
Hello, happy Sunday! At that time, getting into a boat Jesus crossed over and came to his own city. And behold, they brought to him a paralytic, lying on his bed; and when Jesus saw their faith he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, my son; your sins are forgiven." And behold, some of the... Continue Reading →
Weekly Review 94
Hello, readers! Welcome to the 94th edition of my Weekly Review. The previous week I’m going to cover was a fun one. There has been an ongoing war with ants, Mr. O gave me the best compliment a dad can get, and we celebrated the Fourth of July all weekend! As always…It started on Monday.... Continue Reading →