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.
“Each sings a song, and helps to make music for the world.” Saint Teresa of Calcutta What is the purpose of the gifts, talents, and abilities that have been bestowed upon us? Saint Teresa of Calcutta was once staying with a community of sisters working with the Aborigines of Australia.Continue Reading
“through baptism we are connected to the entire body of Christ, all Christians living and dead.” A Lesson by Niggle In January of 1945 J.R.R. Tolkien published a short story titled “Leaf by Niggle.” It is a symbolic story about our purpose in life. In the story, Niggle is anContinue Reading
“today we honor all those who, externally, lived ordinary lives.” The Spiritual War We are engaged in a war here on earth. The prophet Job tells us, “The life of man upon earth is warfare.” We are constantly faced with obstacles and obstructions to peace, happiness, and justice. In recentContinue Reading
“True love is not a feeling by which we are overwhelmed. It is a committed, thoughtful decision.” -Dr. M. Scott Peck Abou ben Adhem and Love of Neighbor English poet Leigh Hunt tells a story about a man named Abou ben Adhem. Abou woke up one night to the visionContinue Reading
“Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar’s and unto God that which is God’s.” A Man For All Seasons The 1966 movie, “A Man For all Seasons,” is one of the most acclaimed films of all time. It garnered a host of awards including six academy awards for, among others,Continue Reading
“Great work of any kind takes an enormous amount of preparation.” The Logger Once upon a time there was a young man who needed work. He was skilled with an axe and so he approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked for a job. “That depends,” said theContinue Reading
“Too often, our prayer is self-centered rather than God-centered.” The Purpose of Prayer Do we know how to pray properly? Do we even realize the effectiveness of our prayer? Thanks to several big budget movies the name CS Lewis is much more familiar to us. He was the author ofContinue Reading
“the Church does not speak of an ‘informed conscience,’ it speaks rather of a ‘well-formed conscience.’” The Mercy of God Is Endless God is always calling us, always waiting to show us His mercy. All we have to do is respond. Robert Robinson was an English clergyman who lived inContinue Reading
“Are we a family that cares for and supports each other? Or are we a group of strangers who see each other as competitors?” Family When we read “The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard” do we agree with the first laborers who grumbled at the landlord? Do weContinue Reading
“True forgiveness is difficult for us because it involves sacrifice, we have to give up something.” Forgiveness When we are sorely tested, do we truly practice the forgiveness that Jesus preached? In October of 2006, in a tiny hamlet of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Charlie Roberts, a local milk truck driver,Continue Reading