The Dealership We all know the shock of being rear ended by unexpected trials in life, but there is hope! On May 27, 2026, very recently, I was rear ended hard! All kinds of emotions surfaced. I was concerned about the pain I was experiencing, but the emergency room said I had no broken bones, just very sore muscles. Thank God! I had a 2015 vehicle with low mileage that ran great, so I wasn't motivated to seek out another car. Then my car was totaled, therefore I had to go find another one. I found one at the dealership with updated safety features and technology. This prompted me to think of God as the Dealership, as well as being the Creator and Owner. Here people depend on the salesperson and the mechanic to help move about in life. God contains all we need, that is, what people seek can be found in this "dealership". We all want to find something to take us from point A to point Z. From birth un...
G uide for a holy life in the New Year During advent, I read the biographies of various mystics from Life in the City, a contemplative group in Austin Texas. After reading about Saint Benedict, it was suggested that we write our own rules or guides for a holy life. This saint instituted The Rule of Saint Benedict for his monastic community, and for lay people. He stressed, prayer and work all done and humility and service. These are a few of my guides for experiencing the mystery that is God. It is what I try to practice: 1 - Seek out all the reminders sent by God to pray throughout the day. - Seek in silence. - Seek with eyes open to all that surrounds you including nature, angel numbers, even in technology (like when your phone dings at the opportune time). - Seek within the soul of the people that are around you. - Seek in all created animals and things. 2 Converse with God, as if you were sharing with your best friend. Listen to your own thoughts, feelings and perceptions. Tha...