Author Archives: Father Ron Moses Camarda

About Father Ron Moses Camarda

~Author of TEAR IN THE DESERT: A journey into the heart of the Iraq War ~State Chaplain for the VFW of Florida ~Education Specialist in Community Counseling from Mississippi State University ~Ordained Catholic Priest for the Diocese of St. Augustine ~Member of ICWVM (International Conference of War Veteran Ministers) ~B.S. from U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point) 1981 ~US Navy Retired Reserve Chaplain - Iraq Veteran ~Disciple and Friend of Jesus the Christ!

Middle Spring

Come take a journey with me into the forest. My wonderful friend died today. Her soul was welcomed into the arms of the Beloved. I believe. I trust. I almost didn’t recognize the woods today. There was so much life … Continue reading

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tear in my soul

How is your soul today? Have you nurtured it? Enjoyed it?

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Good, Good Morning

Good, Good Morning on Monday of Holy Week!

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Snow Falling on Snow

O Jesus, where are you? Snow falling on snow spring snow that penetrates my bones So beautiful, and yet so painful I am restless agitated in the silence difficult to breathe in my soul Falling like the snowflakes descending on … Continue reading

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Tear in My Soul This will be my other blog as I journey and wrestle with another adventure. More to come soon.

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Good Morning World!

May your day be bright and full of wonder and awe!

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“Yes.”

Broke Bread – Poured out blood alone and peacefully being Entered into the dance at St. John’s a man cornered me, or so I thought anxious about father dying Part of me wanted to pass him off And thank God, … Continue reading

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Jesus and Father John Lenihan

The founding pastor of St. Patrick’s A soul, a blessing, a man, a friend What I loved about Johnny was his unholy holiness raw love that could be abrasive He mentored me here and there Let me vent… …and sometimes … Continue reading

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Put out into deep prayer and lower your nets!

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Sometimes the day surprises

I took these pictures as I walked around the Shrine of St. Anthony just 4 miles from my apartment. I am grateful for living in such peace. The following day I walked on fresh snow in the forest without a … Continue reading

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