Lawrence Klimecki is a deacon in the Diocese of Sacramento. He is a public speaker, writer, and artist, reflecting on the intersection of art and faith and the spiritual "hero's journey" that is part of every person's life.
“Forgiveness is a habit, and like all habits it is one we need to practice” Forgiveness comes hard to our human nature. It is difficult, but not impossible. As Christians we are called to listen to the “better angels of our nature.” But we often fail at this. God gaveContinue Reading
We have largely lost the knowledge of the power of Beauty to transform the world. Few people will remember the name Friedrich “Fritz” Kreisler. But in the first half of the twentieth century he was one of the finest concert violinists and composers in the world. He earned a fortuneContinue Reading
“why don’t you become a missionary?” Saint Katherine Drexel On March 3, we celebrate the feast-day of Saint Katherine Drexel. The name is probably familiar to many Americans as the Drexel family name is till with us today in the form of Drexel University. Drexel University was founded by AnthonyContinue Reading
“The Christian with the heart of a servant, serves out of love for Christ.” In the season of Lent we are called to deny ourselves. Our call to fast, and pray, and give alms is intensified for these 40 days as we meditate upon the great sacrifice of Christ whoContinue Reading
“we are invited to look beyond the thorns of suffering to the beauty of the rose.” The Golden Rose In Rome, in a tradition so old that no one can say when it truly began, the pope blesses a rose crafted from pure gold. In churches all over the worldContinue Reading
“Worship demands sacrifice and the sacrifice He demands will be the sacrifice of our hearts and minds.” What gods do we truly worship? What would we give up everything for? Wealth? Fame? Possessions? What would we not give up regardless of what is offered to us? Prestige? Pleasure? Position? WhenContinue Reading
How much are you willing to sacrifice for the sake of love? What does it mean to truly love someone? How much are you willing to sacrifice for the sake of love? Who would you be willing to die for? Cyrus the Great Cyrus the Great was the founder ofContinue Reading
“Let us focus on the work before us” The Power of 40 We begin the season of Lent by anticipating its conclusion and the glories of Easter that await us. The waters of the great flood recede. Noah and the precious cargo of the ark emerge on to fertile, dryContinue Reading
“We are made to be a community, to love and support each other.” A Party for Agnes One of the most extraordinary birthday parties that ever occurred did not take place at a palace or a fancy hotel. It occurred at a small rundown diner in Honolulu at 3 a.m..Continue Reading
“When we make others happy, we experience the joy that human beings are meant to experience.” The Perfect Gift Have you ever found the perfect gift for someone, the gift you knew would delight that person like no other? I was once shopping for a birthday gift for a friend.Continue Reading