Deacon Larry

So gird the loins of your understanding;
1 Peter

In today’s Office of Readings, this phrase from the first letter of Peter struck me. A physical journey requires preparation to be successful, and that includes ‘girding one’s loins.’ Peter thus implies that ‘understanding’ is a journey - not a destination - and we must therefore prepare ourselves for that sojourn by preparing our minds and hearts, to be ready for the exertion that we’ll encounter, to traverse the wondrous terrain of discovery of God’s revelation and relationship.

He is risen indeed, alleluia alleluia.

Santa Croce - namesake of Santa Cruz (our parish in Texas). And Cherie Hiner with the bronze replica of Michaelangelo’s David. With Trina Koontz and Stephen Koontz

Pocket size Baci straight from the factory.

“Dignity” the statue.

I don't know why this hasn't received more publicity, but this new fifty-foot sculpture was unveiled in South Dakota. It's called 'Dignity' & was done by artist Dale Lamphere to honor the women of the Sioux Nation. ❤ Source: Gath