What do you do for and say to people who have a life-limiting illness? I was very fortunate early in my ministry to have a wonderful mentor — Father Jim Hendricks — who was amazing in his care for the sick. I learned from him by following his good example. When you find … [Read more...] about Visiting the Sick: Dos and Don’ts
Positive Mental Thinking
Bedtime Blues
After a long day, who doesn’t anticipate falling into those soft sheets for a good night’s rest. This well-needed respite can be hard to come by. Nearly half of adults 65 and over report having problems falling asleep or staying asleep through the night. While it’s normal for … [Read more...] about Bedtime Blues
How to Find Your Zeal: Experience the passion of truly being alive no matter what happens.
It’s a terrible feeling – the sense that your life is passing you by, the awareness that your unique self has not come forth. How does it happen? And what countermeasures can you take? We forfeit life by denying the spirit that is within us. We throw away everything when we … [Read more...] about How to Find Your Zeal: Experience the passion of truly being alive no matter what happens.
Puppy Love: What a Lonely Woman Learned From Her Dog
A wedding at which I officiated 10 years ago remains in my memory. It wasn’t really the wedding ceremony but the conversation I had with the bride before the ceremony. We were sitting in the bride’s room going over the final ceremony details. When I congratulated her on her big … [Read more...] about Puppy Love: What a Lonely Woman Learned From Her Dog
Teach Our Children Well: Passing On The Importance Of Trust And Authentic Relationships
I am a Baby Boomer, born in 1948. The civil rights movement and the Vietnam War were pivotal influences in my younger years. I value interpersonal skills and believe in actual phone calls and letters. My life has centered on ministry as a priest and as a hospice care … [Read more...] about Teach Our Children Well: Passing On The Importance Of Trust And Authentic Relationships