I never learned how to pray perfectly. I’m not even sure there is such a thing. Last year at my women’s retreat I was the Lay Director. I thought I should be more holy in this position. My prayers have always been a conversation. Recently, I’ve been enjoying the company of the Holy…
Angels In the Air With An Autistic Child
A man was obviously excited about his flight. He filmed the story from the parking garage on a Tic Tok video. He smiled the entire video and even got choked up telling the story. He described it as “the most incredible experience.” He was boarded and buckling his seatbelt when a mom and her very…
A Fish Fry Send Off
I have several elderly friends. I always think I’ll have them forever, but this week I got a reminder that time is not guaranteed. I met most of them at church. They are a lively and comical group. I was introduced to them when my husband, Scott, became a Eucharistic Minister to serve Holy…
God Thinks I’m a Drama Queen
I was having a conversation with God yesterday morning when He said, “Anne, you are becoming a drama queen.” Naturally I was shocked. I am so not a drama queen. I defended myself, “God, I am not dramatic. I am frustrated. I’m spinning my wheels here. You gave me the idea for a lovely book,…
When Angels Intervene
I’m not sure how I happened upon Suzanne Giesmann. I was e-mailing an invoice and Bam! Up popped her website, Messengers of Hope. I was intrigued. I let the invoice simmer while I checked out Suzanne. It seems we are kindred spirits. She gives messages of hope to people who miss their loved ones in…