Thank you for your words, Fr. Dave. Such a blessing to have you in our lives and for you to still be teaching us life's lessons and about the unfailing love and grace of God as you deal with your own struggles. The Holy Spirit is so amazing and so evident in your life!

I continue to feel so enriched, so blessed to be able to read your news, your reflections. Thank you again for sharing all of this with us. You are so very sincere, consistent, and giving with the love that pours forth from your messages. Thank God for blessing you with this sincerity, consistency, and insights, and thank you for writing all of this to us. I pray that the hard part of chemo is brief, and the good part effective and lasting.

Fr. Dave, years ago you helped me so much in my relationship with God and today you have helped me again. Thanks! Hope the effects of chemo are easy on you!

I am so blessed to have God's grace even though I don't deserve it. Thank you for your inspirational words. You are in our prayers and it is a blessing to pray for you on this journey.

Dave,
You continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing your reflections with us.
Marilyn

I finally read The Brothers Karamazov a few months ago and found lots of insights for fruitful meditation. I'm edified by your example Fr. Dave as you so willingly lay your heart open to the graces made available at this difficult time. And I am smiling as I realize the truth in Dostoyevsky's words are lived out as we open our hearts to receive a share in those graces :)
I am praying for you in a special way today!

Fr. Dave, I continue to lift you in prayer, daily. Thank you for sharing the above quote. What a great reminder to us, all! Love to you, Fr. Dave. Christy Hamm

Admiring the drooping icy branches in my backyard this morning and thinking of how you must be feeling. Praying the ice melts from your limbs and you’re raising your arms with strength and warmth from the sun soon.

DUFF:
Happy you were able to experience the Holy Land.
My sister & I are praying with you

Have been reading the parable of the 'rich fool' who takes all the credit for his blessings and seeks to keep them for himself, not acknowledging that all is gift and from the Lord; gifts meant to be shared with all. Thank you for being so willing to share with us the many gifts you have been blessed with, especially the insights during this 'journey-time.' You're no fool! Blessings and continues prayers.