Author Archives: Pastor Jim McWhinnie

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Why does sometimes the world appear so dismal? And Christ taught us, “Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your vision is clear, your whole body also is full of light. But … Continue reading →

Dispatches from Fr. Charitas Tuesday, May 1, 2018 I watch with amazement a young lad balanced so perfectly on the railing of the dock. He is mimicking what the herons do on that same railing, one leg tucked under, poised … Continue reading →

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Why does Christ command us to be “perfect” when obviously we cannot be perfect? “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your … Continue reading →

Dispatches from Fr. Charitas Monday, April 30, 2018 When the wars are too many I like to journey to the Lake of Swans. I sit on the bank and watch their drifting and soon my soul drifts with them. I … Continue reading →

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Monday, April 30, 2018 Is there such as the power of temptation? If so, what is it? “Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil (or the evil one).” – Matthew 6:13 Within this plea in … Continue reading →

DISPATCHES FROM FR. CHARITAS Sunday, April 29, 2018 Hills beyond hills and hills yet beyond and by way of faith, there will be hills beyond the ones I now see. Always a hill to climb and a descent to the … Continue reading →

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Sunday, April 29, 2018 Are we required to keep the Sabbath? Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the … Continue reading →

Dispatches of Fr. Charitas de la Cruz Saturday, April 28, 2018 I love watching the old ones doing their Tai-chi. I love how somehow slows the pace of Time. I love the poetry of the motion, not in the same … Continue reading →

DAILY DEVOTIONAL Saturday, April 28, 2018 What will the Last Times be like? And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will … Continue reading →

Dispatches from Fr. Charitas de la Cruz Friday, April 27, 2018 When they say you have butterflies in your stomach, they refer to stage fright; but when I speak of butterflies before my eyes, I refer to dancing joy. I … Continue reading →