I often experience a certain “literary tension” when I’m preparing my BLOG. It goes something like this: I’m trying to make a particular point, but realize that several loose ends are hanging . Yet in order to write a daily BLOG, I’m limited in time and unable to tie up all the loose ends; this BLOG needs to … Continue reading “Can Loose Ends Be Good ?!?”
Author: davetouhillsr
“Work Cabrini, Work”
The mass readings in November stir my heart. We of course have the great feast of All Saints where we honor the “Hall of Fame Saints”, but then we celebrate All Souls Day where we look to the rest of the holy men and women …more like you and me. These are the souls also precious to the Lord. But … Continue reading “Work Cabrini, Work”
“Suffering Is Not All Bad”
Originally Posted March 18, 2022 Often the truths of God seem counter intuitive… they are not what you would expect…. almost going against common sense. It would seem the rich are better off than the poor and should be happier here on earth and in eternity; the poor just get the “short end of the … Continue reading “Suffering Is Not All Bad”
“Temptations”
Originally Posted March 17, 2022 The Catechism tells us that “temptation is an attraction, either from outside oneself or from within, to act contrary to right reason and the commandments of God.” (CCC 538). “Temptation is something you want to have or to do, even though you know you shouldn't. That bag of peanut butter cups on top … Continue reading “Temptations”
“Our Highlight Reel”
Originally Posted March 16, 2022 Boy, he’s really on his game! When someone is on their game, they’re playing their best…. every shot seem to go in, every pass is perfect, …. wow, great game. When you see highlight reels of great players, all the greatest plays patched together… they seem incredible. But highlight reels are … Continue reading “Our Highlight Reel”
“ B+ ”
Originally Posted March 15, 2022 I still recall the trauma of my second semester Organic Chemistry class back at St. Louis U. My teacher was somewhat unusual…a bit like the “mad scientist”. He tended to think he was teaching a group of Nobel Science candidates, taking our exam questions from the Organic Chemistry Journal. (the … Continue reading “ B+ ”
“Hey, I’m No Jimmy The Greek”
Future saint or sinner?!? Gamblers think they have a special gift in predicting the future; yet in the long run most of them end up broke. At times all of us give it a try…. from predicting the weather, to the elections, to ball games. In 2022 you heard “no way the Yankees aren’t bringing home … Continue reading “Hey, I’m No Jimmy The Greek”
“Sacred Heart Of Jesus”
One of the promises to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673 was that , “I will bless every place where an image of my Sacred Heart is exposed and honored.” When I grew up, it was common that Catholic families had a picture of the Sacred Heart displayed. As a young child I was drawn to the painting of … Continue reading “Sacred Heart Of Jesus”
“The Kids Will Be Okay”
The news of the day is not encouraging…. wars, declines in our culture and society, an inability to agree on even the most basic of truths, and the trends seem to be heading the wrong way. With that in mind, it’s not uncommon for the elderly to express concern about the life they’re leaving to … Continue reading “The Kids Will Be Okay”
“For All The Saints”
The Communion of Saints includes the Church militant (Church on earth), Church suffering ( souls in purgatory), and the Church triumphant (the Church in heaven). You and I who are reading this BLOG are part of the Church militant; we are still in the fight. Our destiny is still up in the air. Having just celebrated All Saints and All … Continue reading “For All The Saints”
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