You know, I tried really hard to accomplish that, but it just didn’t work out…maybe it’s not God’s will….. hmmmm.” Have you ever experienced things just not going your way, things just not falling into place? “ I’ve been trying to establish a routine of exercise for the last 77 years… getting into shape, dropping a … Continue reading Is Someone Trying To Tell Me Something?
Author: davetouhillsr
“Hey, I’m Pretty Busy”
I was having a light conversation the other night with Judy and one of my daughters; we were chatting about our full schedules. I have to admit some of us got a bit defensive when the topic of a fresh assignment came up and who might be able to do it. A classic generalization surfaced, “well … Continue reading “Hey, I’m Pretty Busy”
“This Is The Day”
“This is the day which the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (Ps. 118:24) Some days when I rise, I really don’t welcome the day. In fact it seems I’m immediately bombarded with negative thoughts; thoughts of all the bad news in the world…. the problems in our country, the … Continue reading “This Is The Day”
“Our Last Years Should Be Our Best”
”You know Al, you’re not getting any younger”. When my co-worker would hear that line, he would turn red and say, “well who IS getting younger … are you getting younger…. tell me, who is getting younger…”. It was a sore point for Alan. Msgr. Prus, a retired priest in our parish, was recently in the midst of … Continue reading “Our Last Years Should Be Our Best”
Yikes….The Ancient Whisper In The Garden
Have you ever noticed someone who seems to be lacking in self-awareness …. perhaps belting out a song with a certain tone deafness that causes animals in the forest to run for cover….. or maybe someone pontificating on a topic without even a basic understanding, or maybe someone quickly jumping in to speak of his … Continue reading Yikes….The Ancient Whisper In The Garden
“Gratitude Ball”
Originally Posted Feb. 22, 2022 It’s important to remember the good things others have done for us. Think of friends, and teachers, and pastors, and acquaintances. So many have done so much for us. Think of your parents; it’s good to recount all the things your parents have done for you. It’s estimated to cost $272,049 … Continue reading “Gratitude Ball”
“ The Wrong Side Of The Bed”
Originally Posted Feb. 21, 2022 Somedays I wake up refreshed and ready to go…. a zip in my step, a smile on my face, a cup of coffee, a jump start on my prayer time before mass…. it’s going to be a good day. Other days, it seems I wake up with a “boulder on … Continue reading “ The Wrong Side Of The Bed”
“Don’t Be So Serious”
Communications is becoming a lost art. You can have the best message in the world, but if you can’t get it across, it’s of no value. I watched some of the Republican Presidential debate the other night. Heeding my mother’s advice to never discuss religion or politics, I won’t delve too deeply into the content of … Continue reading “Don’t Be So Serious”
“Prepare For The Storms”
My brother Tommy lives in Sarasota, FL. on the 3rd floor of a fortress like condo. He decided to wait out the recent tropical storm that hit the Tampa /Sarasota area believing that his house is on a sure foundation. Like the 3 Little Pigs in the house made of bricks, the storms “huffed & puffed … Continue reading “Prepare For The Storms”
“Hey, You Never Know”
Have you ever heard of Nicholas Postate ....... hmmmmmm neither have I. Well I found out that Blessed Nicholas Postate, a priest & martyr, was one holy man. Listen to this: “Sweet his behavior, grave his speech … he did by good example teach… serene his look and calm his mind… as angels live, so lived … Continue reading “Hey, You Never Know”
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