In the Liturgical Calendar, we still have a few more weeks of what we refer to as “ordinary” time; however, I tend to think that as we move from October into November we begin the Holy Season that celebrates life and death as much as we do in the Lent/Easter season. …

How small is small?  Recently we had the image of the mustard seed in the Gospel which prompted us to consider how something seemingly insignificant and small can grow into something large enough to “live in” and in fact share dwelling (bird in the mustard bush).  …

I love the fact that today is a feast day of not just one apostle, but two – Simon and Jude – According to the Scriptures (LK 6: 12-16), a zealot and the son of James, respectively.  Jesus had spent the whole night in prayer on the mountain, ostensibly in discernment about whom he would choose to name as Apostles. …

I am fascinated by the migration patterns in birds.  One of the most astounding migrations for me is the Demoiselle Crane.  In late August and September each year, these birds take the one of the most difficult migrations in the world, when they cross (or attempt to) the Himalayan mountains to get to India where they will winter. …

I don’t know what type of mustard plant the Gospel (LK 13: 18-21) today is referring.  The seed apparently grows to the size of a large bush, wherein birds come to dwell.  I recently planted some mustard seeds that will hopefully yield mustard greens. …