Fear Doesn’t Win

There’s no one who has not had to battle fear. At times, everyone has been afraid; whether you’re a 6’7” – 300 pound football lineman or a 40 pound 2nd grader,  everyone has experienced fear ….  the weak and the strong. It’s interesting to note that we can experience fear not only when evil shows up, but with … Continue reading Fear Doesn’t Win

“Seek First The Kingdom Of God”

The Lord knows us “inside and out”. It’s amazing how all his words spoken during the three years of his public ministry are right on the money. He diagnoses our problems and then presents the solution. Let’s look at  “anxiety”, which is prevalent in our life and in the life of our society. What’s the source … Continue reading “Seek First The Kingdom Of God”

“Off To Retreat”

There will be no BLOG this weekend as I’m off to my Annual Retreat. I’m looking forward to Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, some excellent talks, small group discussion, a bit of recreation, and time for rest and reflection….. and of course good food.  Even though I’m retired, I still need some time away with God to … Continue reading “Off To Retreat”

“Does Your Dog Bite, Monsieur”

Originally Posted Feb. 17, 2022 I guess it’s never too late to learn more about our self. What makes me tick, what’s important to me, what things “push my button”, am I “really that” competitive”, etc..  Today I was getting in line for gas. If you’re familiar with Cosco, there are about 10 lines often … Continue reading “Does Your Dog Bite, Monsieur”

Anticipating Death With Joy”

I have a lot of different thoughts racing through my head today, and none have really coalesced into a BLOG. At times when this happens, I just decide to publish a BLOG from the past; yet I did that yesterday and I don’t like to do that too often. Hmmmmmm, there is one thought that … Continue reading Anticipating Death With Joy”

“Honeymoon’s Over”

Originally Posted Feb. 16, 2022 At some point, regardless of our way of life, we may experience the Honeymoon Being Over. It may be a short or long honeymoon, but eventually it’s over. “Mr. Wonderful becomes Mr. Not So Wonderful”; the fans who adored me, now think I’m an overpaid bum; the genius becomes a … Continue reading “Honeymoon’s Over”

“Pay Close Attention”

Back in the day I worked in Quality Control (QC) for a soft drink beverage company that produced Pepsi and  ginger ale, and other flavored drinks. Our job was to  run various tests ….  checking sugar content, pH, carbonation, color….  making sure the final product was up to standard. When you began filling over a 1,000 cans/minute, no one … Continue reading “Pay Close Attention”

“Who’s the GOAT?”  

It’s the thing today to proclaim the “greatest of all time”…..  oh it’s  Michael Jordon, it’s Tom Brady, what about the Babe---Babe Ruth.  I have to say in the category of the “greatest players of music on teeth”, my name has been mentioned; yet in all humility, I have to defer to my St. Louis colleague Rick Floyd. Rick … Continue reading “Who’s the GOAT?”  

“Let’s Not Settle For 15 Minutes of Fame”

Originally Posted on Feb. 15, 2022 I recently watched a news report that told the story of “how a good Christian man had been the casualty of  a recent Woke attack…. a few arrogant people with a “following on social media” had been able to ruin his reputation and even cost him his job”. It was … Continue reading “Let’s Not Settle For 15 Minutes of Fame”

“We Are Not Meant for Child’s Play”

Originally Posted Feb. 14, 2022 Remember the great line from Luke 24:32 (the road to Emmaus), where the disciples exclaim, “were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Jesus opened the scriptures as only the author of the scriptures can do. It’s amazing how the … Continue reading “We Are Not Meant for Child’s Play”