...is a simple act of love. Let us continue to pray for others; especially those who are not close to us. Amen.

Many of us know how seconds can make all the difference in the outcome of a situation. Apply that to prayer. God is always listening. Amen.

There will be those instances when a scripture verse or theological thought will excite the senses like never before. Those are the ones you want to take into your heart like Mary. Amen.

When we leave Mass early we miss the dessert - the Final Blessing and the send off "Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord" as we go back out into the world. Amen.

How do we spend our time with Jesus? Do we stay with or just occasionally visit?

We belong to God. He is always as close to us as the air we exhale into our hands that touches our face. Amen.

...not I, but Christ lives in me. We may recognize our self in the mirror, but our thoughts deeds, and words may seem foreign to us.

Black Friday; a shopper's dream. Or is it? Many will buy stuff to bring temporary happiness. Only Jesus Christ will fulfill us. He has paid the price for us, and there are no lines or waiting. Alleluia.

While today is a special day to give thanks, we should give thanks every day for God's blessings of life, love, and what we do have. Amen.

God's loving grace always gives us more than we give. Amen.