As you may have known from my previous posts, I had taken a retreat a couple of weeks ago to spend some time with the Lord. I needed to sort things out, and the best way to do that was through silence, solitude, and prayer. With all of the stuff that is going on in my life, I needed to stop what I was doing and listen for the voice of the Lord and to find where God was calling me.
Lent | Deacon Allen Tatara Catholic Speaker - Part 5
On the Inside; On the Outside
I have returned from my week of silence and solitude, peace and prayer. There was a great number of things on my mind that I had to clear out, sort out, and clean up. It was a great week where I needed to face my trials, fears, and future – experienced all through tears, prayers, meditation, and incredible silence. Read More
If you have been following my blog, you have noticed that I lost my job three weeks ago today. Along with that, there have been additional health concerns that have developed within my family. Needless to say, it’s been a rough few weeks.
In today’s reading from Deuteronomy, Moses lays it out clearly for the people of Israel:
“I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life then, that you and your descendants may live…” Read More
Everybody knows what a Cyclops is, right? It’s that strange monster with one big eye in the middle of its forehead. And we think, what a bizarre creature, this Cyclops, with one big eye. But for 325 days of each year, we are all Cyclopes! Let me explain. Read More
Today, the day before Ash Wednesday, is known by many names: Mardi Gras, Carnival, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day, and Paczki Day. Read More
As I was driving on my way to work this morning, I was saying my morning prayers as my usual custom when driving to work early in the morning. It was then that I approached a red traffic light. As I pulled up, there was a pick-up truck on my left side with a dog sitting in the passenger seat with his head out the window. After an initial chuckle at the sight, I began to stare at the dog. He rested his head on the door (since the window was lowered all the way down), as if in a state of contemplation. Even the look on his face indicated that he was deep in thought. Now I know that scientists have found evidence that dogs do not think. However, after watching this dog for what seemed like hours, there was no doubt in my mind that he had something on his mind. I couldn’t take a picture quick enough, so this photo is not of that dog I witnessed. Read More
A little more than a week ago, I was leaving the place where I work out in the morning. Nothing out of the ordinary there. Well, as I proceeded into the intersection, another driver decided to turn left while I had the go-ahead green light. I couldn’t stop in time, and ended up colliding with the other driver. Luckily, neither of us was hurt. But that’s more than I can say for my vehicle.
Ash Wednesday officially begins our Lenten season. Growing up, we were told to do certain things, to act in certain ways, and to fast on certain days. But we often forget as we get older what Lent is all about.
Here is a link to some good information from Our Sunday Visitor: Read More
