- By Melannie Svoboda SND
Have you watched any of the episodes of 8220 The Chosen 8221 It is a multi season TV show about the life of Jesus The show has received high praise in some circles I like it and has garnered a vast audience all over the world The series was created
- By Melannie Svoboda SND
Recently I watched an interview with Bishop Peter Storey the former president of the Methodist Church of South Africa Bishop Storey who is white lived under South Africa 8217 s brutal system of apartheid He worked closely with Bishop Desmond Tutu and others to dismantle apartheid He was also involved
- By Melannie Svoboda SND
Good and gracious God It 8217 s February I don 8217 t mean to be disrespectful after all you are the Author of All time But February is definitely not my favorite month of the year On my worst days I might even ask you 8220 What good is February
- By Melannie Svoboda SND
I was praying in my living room a few mornings ago sitting comfortably in my chair with my journal on my lap when all of a sudden out of nowhere a lone fruit fly showed up 8220 Where in the heck did you come from 8221 I asked incredulously He
- By Melannie Svoboda SND
Most of us are probably familiar with the concept of 8220 matching grants 8221 They can work in a variety of ways If we contribute $100 to a non profit like PBS for example they will sometimes have a company or donor who will match that donation In other words
- By Melannie Svoboda SND
When we hear the word 8220 penance 8221 we usually think of sacrifices we freely make for love of God fasting during Lent helping out at the parish fish fry making a donation to the local food bank But some penances seem thrust upon us by circumstances working through difficulties
- By Melannie Svoboda SND
Today I 8217 m offering you a short film 12 mins entitled 8220 Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times 8221 It 8217 s a British film by Marcus Markou It tells the story of two men seemingly very different from each other who happen to meet five times over the
- By Melannie Svoboda SND
Over the holidays I attended a family gathering that included a potluck dinner It made me realize anew how much I enjoy potlucks First of all I like the name potluck The very sound of it makes me smile Say it aloud a few times potluck potluck potluck Isn 8217
- By Melannie Svoboda SND
If you 8217 ve been a follower of this blog you know I often stress the importance of hanging on to our sense of humor So as we face the beginning of a New Year let 8217 s take a break from all the heavy and serious things that may
- By Melannie Svoboda SND
I invite you today to take a few moments to reflect on the meaning and significance of Christmas In order to facilitate your reflection I am offering 10 quotations on the Incarnation and Christmas from a variety of people Let 8217 s begin with a scripture quote from St Paul
