by Cazandra Campos MacDonald | Apr 17, 2021 | Archives
I learned many lessons from my parents. They passed along the importance of getting an education, their passion for finding something that makes you happy, and the love they had for family. One thing they did not pass along was their faith. My father was a devout...
by Cazandra Campos MacDonald | Apr 11, 2021 | Archives
Taking time away is not easy. You need to find someone to fill in for you at work, take care of the kids, and make arrangements for numerous things in your absence. Sometimes it’s easier to just stay home. Fortunately, I have recently been able to take a few days to...
by Cazandra Campos MacDonald | Apr 3, 2021 | Archives
Holy Week brings us to the end of Lent as we remember the final days before Jesus’ death. It is a dark time that is filled with sorrow and pain. In our own Lenten journey, perhaps we have endured some things that have brought us to our knees as we reflect on the...
by Cazandra Campos MacDonald | Mar 21, 2021 | Archives
Lent is a season of discovery, contemplation, discernment, and introspection. It is a time when we take a good look at our spiritual lives and determine how clear our connection is to God. From our prayer lives to our spiritual practices, sometimes these practices...
by Cazandra Campos MacDonald | Mar 13, 2021 | Archives
When you get to a certain age you think about getting your affairs in order, writing a will, keeping passwords for accounts in one place, funeral arrangements, etc. I have seen families destroyed when a will was not observed or even written. Some feelings are hurt...
by Cazandra Campos MacDonald | Feb 6, 2021 | Archives
The way you counsel and correct me makes me praise you more, for your whispers in the night give me wisdom, showing me what to do next. Because you are close to me and always available, my confidence will never be shaken, for I experience your wrap-around presence...