Posted by Carol Johnson on 11/17/25
The Temple in Jerusalem was a structure of immense splendor, a marvel that drew admiration for its solidity and decoration. In today's Gospel, as the Lord observed people praising its splendor, He offered a sobering truth: a day would come when this impressive, beautiful structure would be destroyed.
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Posted by Carol Johnson on 11/10/25
Here's a little physics. When sound waves strike a concave surface (a spoon for example), they are reflected inwards, concentrating the sound energy at a single focal point. A person can whisper and be heard by another person standing at this single focal point.
When I first visited the ... Read More »
Posted by Carol Johnson on 11/02/25
I was so fortunate to have made a pilgrimage to Rome during this Holy Year. I traveled with a group of 14 people from Texas, all of whom were new acquaintances, under the guidance of a spiritual director, a priest from Mexico. The trip was marked by significant spiritual ... Read More »