Opening Our Door to God

Posted 3:52 pm by Rose Folsom & filed under Mercy.

Our family took special pleasure in Don Sampson’s occasional visits. Don, who lived around the corner, owned the construction company that had…

Mom and the Mallard Head

Posted 4:31 pm by Rose Folsom & filed under Love, Mercy, Temperance.

My brother-in-law, Tom, emailed the family a memorable example of the love and meekness (the virtue that helps us not get angry)…

Out With the Old, In With the New

Posted 1:37 pm by Rose Folsom & filed under Humility, Mercy.

In the days between Christmas and New Year’s, no one expects us to produce anything. I call it the “Golden Week” because…

How to Live in the Source of Joy

Posted 12:57 pm by Rose Folsom & filed under Living Virtue, Mercy.

My brother Bill hosted the family at a posh cabin on a mountain near Boone, North Carolina, last week. Here, we’re having…

Eyes of Jesus

Posted 9:37 am by Rose Folsom & filed under Hope, Joy, Living Virtue, Love, Mercy.

What do you see when you look into Jesus’ eyes? Singer/songwriter Corrie Marie sees forgiveness, love, and freedom. And wow, her song…

Beauty or the Beast: Choose Wisely!

Posted 7:07 pm by Rose Folsom & filed under Mercy, Prudence.

Have you noticed how some people seem invested in ugliness? A visit to Facebook or the evening news is evidence enough. But…

5 Fun Facts About Almsgiving

Posted 3:32 pm by Rose Folsom & filed under Living Virtue, Mercy.

 Almsgiving is the third Lenten virtue after prayer and fasting. It’s also the most mysterious of the three. “To whom should…