Tag: Catholic

Today, we celebrate Labor Day in the United States.  We celebrate the women and men who campaigned tirelessly for workers’ rights in the labor movement of the late 19th century. Their hard-fought wins are the reason for many of the rights we enjoy and take for granted today, such as a 40-hour work week, safe work conditions, paid time off, and sick leave. Those workers saw that there could be no freedom and liberty in this country without economic freedom for the working class. 

True forgiveness changes who we are. It makes us more generous. How do you allow yourself to be changed and shaped by it? Can you put aside grudges and judgment, and pray for the needs of those who have hurt you? As we melt into forgiveness, our hardened hearts sing again and cry out with joy.

Recently as I’ve slowed down and am listening to the nudges of my heart, I’ve been drawn towards creativity. This has included getting some new plants for my home and with new zeal I’m trying to keep them alive.

The other day I was in the dentist’s office, getting my teeth cleaned, and a new electric toothbrush caught my eye. Not only was it guaranteed to get your teeth cleaned, it had a two minute timer that would ensure one brushed their teeth the appropriate amount of time.