Category Archives: Sacrifice

The19th Anniversary of 9/11/2001

Posted on September 11, 2020 by AECRM

In these contentious political days, when rioters have toppled historical monuments in cities all across America, it is imperative to say a word about history. As individuals, we bring our baggage to the understanding of the world and its history. … Continue reading →

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Tears in Church

Posted on August 4, 2020 by AECRM

All of my adult life, I have had trouble with crying.  When you cry in front of people who do not know you well, it is often alarming to them, and an embarrassment to you. I am writing this on … Continue reading →

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Freedom Is Not Free

Posted on July 4, 2019 by AECRM

July 4, 2019 About 18 months ago I asked my Facebook friends and family how many were themselves a veteran or active duty member of the military and how many had family members who were. Of the seventeen people who … Continue reading →

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Entry Into Jerusalem: Thus Begins the Week

Posted on April 14, 2019 by AECRM

Giotto De Bondone, Entry into Jerusalem, 1304-1306 Thus it begins. Palm branches and cloaks are scattered on the ground for Jesus of Nazareth. He comes to Jerusalem with his twelve disciples. They are come to celebrate the Passover. The Gospel … Continue reading →

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A Parsec of Stress Prompts Delicious Escape

Posted on June 2, 2018 by AECRM

The sum of our ages added to the dollars needed to get our house ready to put on the market, multiplied by the task of finding the very last house we intend to buy, squared by the 1400 miles from … Continue reading →

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2018 Memorial Day – Military Funerals – Call to Action

Posted on May 26, 2018 by AECRM

Cut to the chase – I want you to read this post, and I want you to share it as widely as possible. This is a call to action! Memorial Day is this coming Monday, and it is a time … Continue reading →

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Empty Cross, Empty Tomb, Risen Lord: Alleluia!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by AECRM

Our parents tell us many things, and my parents often told stories about their growing up, their families and friends, the things that were important to them.  Both of my parents were good at telling stories, and I loved to … Continue reading →

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Entry Into Jerusalem: Thus Begins the Week

Posted on March 24, 2018 by AECRM

Giotto De Bondone, Entry into Jerusalem, 1304-1306 Thus it begins. Palm branches and cloaks are scattered on the ground for Jesus of Nazareth. He comes to Jerusalem with his twelve disciples. They are come to celebrate the Passover. The Gospel … Continue reading →

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Encouragement

Posted on September 5, 2017 by AECRM

Whether from a cataclysmic event, war, or a bad choice; an unexpected disease or stupid car accident — all of us have suffered loss and had to pick ourselves up.  Some who had more dangerous missions had to be picked … Continue reading →

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Wounds and Sin

Posted on August 22, 2017 by AECRM

Our bodies carry our wounds. Some of them are painful reminders of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, or of taking our eyes off the road. Some are sacred wounds that remind us of a blessing that … Continue reading →

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