rite of passage – TEMENOS CIRCLE

Farewell Mom, I love you.

Eulogy of Theresa Chianelli-Santelli December 26, 1931 September 26, 2020 Mom, I didn’t know God’s plan was different from my plan, but God’s plan was by far better. I am torn between feelings of sadness and joy. This may appear antithetical, but my joy is slowly eliminating my sadness, and this is why. While MomContinue reading “Farewell Mom, I love you.”

College bound…A prayer for my son Joshua

Father God, Watch over our son Joshua as moves to college today for his first time away from home. As you know you have created this man in your image help him understand that, so he keeps you close while on his journey. As you see you have created a fine man,- one who seeksContinue reading “College bound…A prayer for my son Joshua”

The PEA by Joshua

The PEA Once upon a time, There was a handsome pea, which is me, and I lived in the royal refrigerator, but it smells, because in the royal refrigerator there are leftovers from the nineteen hundreds. The good part is that there in a cool breeze. Wait!, i think I hear footsteps. On My Gosh,Continue reading “The PEA by Joshua”

At the end of my life

It is funny how some of our traditions in cultures make no sense in the context of others. When we celebrate accomplishments, proclaim our love or success we typically do this as publicly as possible. We buy a cap and gown for a commencement to walk across the stage to declare our brilliance. We spendContinue reading “At the end of my life”

This is a letter to my Son Joshua on his Confirmation Day.

Joshua, The sacrament of confirmation completes the sacrament of baptism. If baptism is the sacrament of re-birth to a new and supernatural life, confirmation is the sacrament of maturity and coming of age. The real confession of Christ consists when: Whole man submits himself to truth, He stands in judgment of his understanding and AppreciatesContinue reading “This is a letter to my Son Joshua on his Confirmation Day.”

OMG….A Pink Panther?

Ladies and gentleman: The story you are about to read is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. It is the long and short of it! It was a typical day in the camp, all the very important people (VIP) were around the canteen waiting for their turn to for painting andContinue reading “OMG….A Pink Panther?”