by Tricia | Mar 16, 2020 | Faith Forum, Life in General, Seasonal Thoughts
Dia Dhuit (Hello!) As St. Paddy’s Day is tomorrow, I thought it would be fun to share some Irish phrases. For the more adventurous among you, pop them into a translation app that offers pronunciation and have fun (and Go N-Eiri An T-Adh Leat — Good Luck!)....
by Tricia | Sep 16, 2017 | Faith Forum
In the unforgettable words of Forrest Gump, “Mama always said: Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.” Lately I’ve been thinking life is more like a box of crosswords. If you’ve ever tackled one, you know what I mean. Rarely can...
by Tricia | Apr 13, 2017 | Faith Forum
No better time than Maundy Thursday to hear Jim Caviezel speak about his faith and his role as Jesus in The Passion of the Christ. So powerful. Happy Pesach and a blessed Resurrection Day to...
by Tricia | Sep 29, 2013 | Faith Forum
One of our neighbors, Peter, came to our village (by way of Germany and Ireland) seventeen years ago. It’s given him time to familiarize himself with what grows in the countryside, and when he rings our doorbell he is rarely empty-handed, but brings gifts of...
by | Feb 25, 2013 | Faith Forum, Focus on Culture, Travel Junkie
Santiago de Compostelo in northwestern Spain is home to the Cathedral of Saint James the Great, whose massive dimensions dwarf those who journey to view it. Since the ninth century, it’s been the final destination for Catholic pilgrims along the Way of Saint...
by | Feb 18, 2013 | Faith Forum
I’ve never been much of a collector, but I do have some Battersea boxes, most of which were given to me as gifts. One–my first–has a single rose on it with the words “I Love You.” Another depicts a hot air balloon, and others are part of...
