Once upon a time there lived a rich man who wanted to spend his money giving good things to the poor. One day he found a group of raggedy children playing in the street and said to them, “Come, boys … Continue reading
Author Archives: Sister Mary Joseph, M.I.C.M.
Helping Children to Tell the Truth
After working in a classroom for over twenty years, I think I’m finally getting the hang of a few things. One issue that used to come up frequently and which was very difficult for me to deal with was lying … Continue reading
Feeding the Fire: A June Meditation
When was the last time you tried to build a fire? There is a lot that goes into the success of such a project. Whatever is used for kindling must be flammable, dry, and the right size. You need a … Continue reading
Jack, the Thief
Once upon a time a widow and her son, Jack came to the end of their means. The boy was sent to market to sell their cow for a good price. On the way he met a man who convinced … Continue reading
A Few Sudoku Life Lessons
The rules for Sudoku are deceptively simple. There is a grid with certain numbers already given to you. You must fill in the remaining boxes with the numbers 1-9 without using any digit twice in the same row, column, or … Continue reading
A Letter From a Friend
My Dear Friend, The very warmest of greetings! I was sorry to hear that you were recently made to feel guilty regarding the use of your smart phone. How sad. Of all people, you are not one to be immoderate … Continue reading
The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail, Part II
We know with certitude that the gates of hell will not prevail against the Church. We know that Our Lord Jesus Christ always has and always will defeat evil. What we do not know with such assurance is whether or … Continue reading
The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail, Part I
“I say unto to thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build My Church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” I used to think that Our Blessed Lord was encouraging us in … Continue reading
Considerations on Rocky Road and Purity
To the best of my knowledge rocky road is chocolate ice cream with some toppings mixed into it. The reason I am unsure is because I haven’t eaten it too many times in my life. I was one of those … Continue reading
An Addition Game for the Itchy Eared
Solve this math problem, and then find out what your answer tells you about yourself: 2+2=__ If you said four, congratulations! This answer is lovely and quaint in an old-fashioned sort of way. It shows you to be loyal and … Continue reading
The Most Pure Heart of Saint Joseph
A chaste heart recognizes a chaste heart. An unclean heart finds itself drawn to those who are unclean. Persons of either category take comfort in keeping like company. Because St. Joseph’s purity of body, mind, heart, and soul was surpassed … Continue reading
