Tag: Birthday
What I Know
My 60th birthday was a few days ago. It marked the beginning of a more focused life for me via a commitment I made to myself. To quote St. Paul, that commitment is: “When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” [1 Corinthians 13:11]. (more…)
For My Mother
This post is perhaps a bit premature. Nine days premature. But today is my birthday. And this is my birthday gift to myself. It is the recognition of the person that, as part of a pair, provided me the vehicle for the gift of life. I stand in recognition of that gift and the countless blessings I have been further gifted in my 60 years. (more…)