by St Anthony | Aug 28, 2025 | Display On Reflections
Late summer finds fields of water lilies adorning the edges of northern lakes. Alabaster white petals surrounding yellow fringed globes float gracefully on carpets of broad, green leaves. My friend Jim, an underwater photographer, takes pictures of lily buds as they...
by St Anthony | Aug 21, 2025 | Display On Reflections
One day recently as I was driving home from work and the refrain from the song “Center of My Life” kept repeating in my head. Like a mantra. I have learned that when this happens I do not brush it off because I know the Lord is trying to tell me something. I may not...
by St Anthony | Aug 14, 2025 | Display On Reflections
Mystery. That was a word that filled my childhood regarding anything that was just not understood or explainable. Mystery. That was what Mary, Mother of Jesus was for me as a child. As I grew in my understanding and reading of scripture, I began to have glimpses into...
by St Anthony | Aug 7, 2025 | Display On Reflections
Do you have the faith of a child? What does that even mean? I started to ponder this a little differently than I have in the past when recently listening to John’s version of the Loaves and Fishes story (John 6:1-14). John’s version of this story (compared to...
by St Anthony | Jul 31, 2025 | Display On Reflections
Stories are important in our lives. When we gather with family members and friends, we might often share a story that brings home a point. Grandparents might tell stories that point to a particular belief. They might be true or they might be somewhat fictitious. A...
by St Anthony | Jul 24, 2025 | Display On Reflections
I wrote this reflection during the week after Pope Francis’ death wishing to capture some of the inspiration he had left. Much has happened since that time; we have a wonderful new Pope and the Holy Spirit continues to guide the church and all of us. It seemed good to...
