Category Archives: Etheree

I love my coffee with just a splash of cream making it a lovely shade of beige. Wouldn’t that be a cute name for a dog whose coat is that rich color with soft and velvety fur? Both are sources … Continue reading →

Any beings can be “saints” including dogs. Unconditional love is surely a sign of the saintly qualities God bestows upon those whose lives become living breathing works of art on a canvas of exceptional grace.

From the mouths of our souls the liturgy summons us to pray together, one body in search of communion with Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We find solace in the word made flesh as we go out into the world … Continue reading →

The rhythm of my life charges through me like a speeding train hurtling out of control. No time to enjoy the ride or scenery along the way. I want to stop the endless rocking and do nothing but rest in … Continue reading →

Some lessons take a whole lifetime to learn. Like walking a maze, some paths end abruptly. The changes in direction result in angst and confusion. With much relief, the exit is found but there’s no desire to retrace the steps.

My brain knows too easily how to invent things to worry and fret about… a phone rings. Or maybe it does not ring. A crucial conversation looms. A wise soul once said “do not worry …unless you can do something … Continue reading →

Where there is a will, there will be a way. The direction is not always straight forward nor without frequent pitfalls. But sometimes the mere strength of will, combined with faith of course, is all that is needed to overcome … Continue reading →

Life is short. Happiness does not depend on success or wealth, but a higher purpose. Our lives are borrowed from God. The power of humility is that all we possess is a gift. With God, we can become all we … Continue reading →

Letit be.Accidentshappen sometimesand damage controlmeans forgiving yourself.Dwelling on it doesn’t help.It is best to spend energymoving forward rather than backward.Reality is … it is what it is.

When times are difficult, I remember to be thankful for all the blessings I have. There are many people who, although they possess little wealth, know that they have all they need simply by counting not possessions but blessings.