Mother's Day a la ZOOM

My brother Liam joined us on our Mother's day ZOOM call from his pad in Halifax.  He is as full of life as ever and looking trim.  

My brother Caleb (St. Stephen) pictured here rocking a do-rag and an Irish shirt with headphones...typical Caleb.  He's been learning how to bake bread recently.  He says it's adding to his waistline!  Hey Caleb, you got a long way to go before your waistline catches up with mine.  :(

Caleb Andrew Knox with
Ollie our Silky Terrier

Dad and Mom joined in the ZOOM call from their home in St. Stephen.  Ollie is asleep between them.  They are holding strong in the midst of all this.  Both are still working at the special care home with the disabled.  I'm not sure where they get the energy - except that it comes largely from their faith.  They are like, "Steady as she goes!" and get through it all somehow.  

ZOOM on Mother's day was the first time we all spoke together at the same time since the virus.  No telling how long that will be the norm, with borders closed between our provinces. 

So, what did we discuss?  Nothing too serious.  It was good to just be together. 

And, considering Mom's battle with cancer several years ago, we all feel blessed to have her with us.  

She's the glue.

Mothered

What is it to be mothered?  
To be mothered is to be held in the soul, to be caressed gently with the touch of the soul.  Being mothered changes you.  Being mothered softens the heart.  Being mothered brings peace.  

Cathy Knox, a.k.a. Mom, a.k.a. Momma Bear...thank you for supporting, loving, laughing and listening.  

Happy (belated) Mother's day!  Flowers?  ...maybe next year!

Is it just me...?

I'm prepared to go downstairs and have lunch when I'm struck by feelings of futility.  The run of the mill, the everyday, the routine...when do I break through and find my true self?  Peace that surpasses a troubled heart and mind, come find me. 

Give me courage to face my trials.

Saints in Training

Tomorrow I will speak with young families (virtually) on a Zoom call for a Facebook group called Saints in Training I will be sharing with them a little bit about Saint John Marie Vianney, patron saint of parish priests.  The age range birth to grade six.  That will require some thinking on my feet.  Saint John Marie Vianney, pray for us!

*P.S. the session went really, really well.  I got good feedback from several parents.  This was a blast and certainly a contender for highlight of the week.

Drink the Fire of God

Saint Catherine of Siena
drinking the Sacred Blood
from the side of Christ. 

O Sweet Fire!  

Fire of God come and enliven hearts.  

Lord we need You!