by Bonnie O'Neil | Dec 18, 2022 | Faith in the Journey, Uncategorized
Have you ever noticed we don’t know much about Joseph, the man God chose to be the earthly father of our Lord? The opening two chapters of Matthew’s gospel is the only place in Scripture where we read anything about him personally, without also reading about Mary. So,...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Oct 28, 2022 | Faith in the Journey, T1D and Caregiving, Uncategorized
If you’re like most of the world today, the question how can I manage fear lurks stealthily in the shadows of daily life. Between pandemic, worldwide recession, and threat of global war, every day offers up sufficient opportunity to flex our fear muscles. Onto these...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Jul 20, 2022 | Faith in the Journey, Uncategorized
Morning prayer begins as always, coffee in hand, legs tucked under. Cocooned in the worn down of the sunroom sofa I close my eyes. Without seeing, I sense the gentle sway of the ash tree’s branches towering over my garden. The sunlight flickers, waxing and waning with...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Feb 26, 2019 | Faith in the Journey
Strains of the first song ring out softly in our dimly lit family room. You go before I know That you’ve gone to win my war You come back with the head of my enemy You come back and you call it my victory I stop my reading and look at my daughter curled up next...
by Bonnie O'Neil | May 25, 2018 | T1D and Caregiving
I had walked underneath this tree countless times over the years. On every daily neighborhood walk with my trusted four-footed friend. Every Sunday afternoon walk with my husband. Every walk with my daughter, lacrosse stick in hand, ball bouncing. Never...