Chris Mortensen

I would like to join the ESPN NFL community to share my thoughts of love, prayer and condolences to friends, family, loved ones and all who mourn the loss of Chris Mortensen. Mr. Mortensen was an award-winning journalist who specifically reported for the National Football League (NFL) on ESPN. He passed away on the morningContinue reading “Chris Mortensen”

CHRISTMAS ART 2023-24. THE SPIRITUAL ESSENCE OF CHRISTMAS – The Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Please welcome the completion of the following art that seeks to continue to express and preserve the spiritual essence of the Christmas Advent Season 2023-24. The Liturgy of the Eucharist. This art is created with watercolor paints, pencil art sketch, with metallics. I was especially inspired from the words that the Priest Speaks for the LiturgyContinue reading “CHRISTMAS ART 2023-24. THE SPIRITUAL ESSENCE OF CHRISTMAS – The Liturgy of the Eucharist.”

IRIS APFEL

My thoughts of love, prayer and condolences to friends, family, loved ones and all who mourn the loss of Iris Apfel Barrel (1921 – 2024). Mrs. Apfel was a World renowned business woman and in-particular known as a fashion designer. She passed away on March 1st, 2024 at the young age of 102. My heartfelt sympathyContinue reading “IRIS APFEL”

TEXAS PANHANDLE WILDFIRES

My thoughts of love and prayer to everyone that is affected with the Texas Panhandle wildfires. I am deeply saddened to learn of the fires that have affected this region of Texas State, habitats, individual life and the animals who are also affected. May God continue to flourish and protect these beautiful lands, amen. GodContinue reading “TEXAS PANHANDLE WILDFIRES”

Miss. Riley.

My thoughts of love, prayer and condolences to friends, family, loved ones and all who are affected with the terrible tragedy from the recent killing of Laken Hope Riley. Miss Riley was a University of Georgia student who was found dead on February 26th 2024. My heartfelt sympathy to all who mourn and grieve thisContinue reading “Miss. Riley.”

REFLECTIONS – REFUGEES WELCOME.

I continue to remain aware of the considerations and circumstances that force individuals to seek asylum, refugee, temporary protected status and so on. And hope for betterments of human conditions, as I reflected upon the bible passage as follows: “And he said to them, ‘Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread,Continue reading “REFLECTIONS – REFUGEES WELCOME.”

(3) LENTEN SEASON REFLECTIONS 2024.

As the holy days of Easter 2024 are upon us, I appreciate the idea of the Lenten Season as a journey, to spiritually prepare our hearts and minds. For this preparation, this year I decided to learn more, and reflect upon the Stations of the Cross. Similar to the declaration of Christ’s birth of Christmas:Continue reading “(3) LENTEN SEASON REFLECTIONS 2024.”

2 YEARS OF THE RUSSIA AND UKRAINE WAR / INVASION.

Upon the 2 year anniversary of the Ukraine – Russia invasion / war, I express my sympathy to the innocent civilians and victims of Ukraine and Russia. I continue to hope that resolutions to the conclusion of this regional war / invasion occurs. Especially as per previous writings: the regional tensions create instability and rippleContinue reading “2 YEARS OF THE RUSSIA AND UKRAINE WAR / INVASION.”

VALENCIA, SPAIN.

I express my thoughts of love, prayer and condolences to everyone that is affected with the apartment fires that took place in the Spanish city of Valencia. The apartment fires affected two residential buildings on Thursday February 22. 2024, whereas 4 individuals are deceased and 19 individuals are injured. My heartfelt sympathies to the families,Continue reading “VALENCIA, SPAIN.”

(2) LENTEN SEASON REFLECTIONS 2024.

I took the time to reflect upon the biblical teaching / verse as Jesus Christ is clothed in Purple. The color symbolic of Royalty, Kings, Queens, Crown Jewels and so forth. With my reflections I began to draw parallels to the Military Order of the Purple Heart. The wounds of service and sacrifice to one’sContinue reading “(2) LENTEN SEASON REFLECTIONS 2024.”