St. John Brindisi, great saint and Doctor of the Church, is quoted as saying, “the greatest longing in the spirit of man is the hunger for love.” In some ways that sounds a bit vague or maybe “mushy”. Actually, what does love mean anyway…. aren’t there different types of love… romantic love (eros), friendly love (philia), selfless love … Continue reading “ I’m Hungry ”
Author: davetouhillsr
“It All Belongs To God”
Originally Posted Jan. 17, 2022 An important consideration one makes approaching retirement, is whether he has enough money to live on during retirement. Not having have a steady income from his job, he will need to live off savings and social security, etc. Hey, if I die young, no problem; on the other hand, if … Continue reading “It All Belongs To God”
“Reject Evil”
Originally Posted Jan. 15, 2022 The gospel passage from Mark , points out how evil is not looking for the truth, but is looking to accuse and murder. In this passage, the Pharisees were looking to accuse Jesus. As soon as Jesus had healed the man with the withered hand, “they went out and immediately … Continue reading “Reject Evil”
“Being Humble… Not So Easy”
I remember my friend Harold telling the story of the man who received a medal for being humble…. but they took it away when he began to wear it. Humility is often difficult to define and identify, especially in ourselves. Just because you’re sitting in the corner with a bag over your head doesn’t mean … Continue reading “Being Humble… Not So Easy”
“Welcome Home”
I remember hearing the story of a missionary returning to the United States after spending a lifetime serving the poor and preaching the gospel in a foreign land. As he was getting ready to exit the plane he notices a huge crowd gathered. “Oh my goodness, they are welcoming me home… I’m overwhelmed… they recognize … Continue reading “Welcome Home”
“Success In Life”
Bishop Robert Barron recently gave a speech to the 2023 graduates of Hillsdale College. Because he doesn’t waste a word it’s very difficult to condense into a BLOG. Yet it was so powerful I thought it was worth a try. I’ve listened to a number of commencement speeches over the years, yet I don’t recall much. It … Continue reading “Success In Life”
“Trusting In The Lord’s Goodness”
Originally Posted Jan. 15, 2022 “Fallen human beings try to refashion reality”. (Magnificat, Jan. 14, 2022) In other words, “I’ll follow God on “my terms; let me call the shots and I’ll go along.” There are probably many causes of this attitude…. maybe a combination of pride and arrogance, perhaps fear, but I think it’s fundamentally a lack … Continue reading “Trusting In The Lord’s Goodness”
“Rich Soil Is Needed”
“Oh I’ve heard that before….. I know all about that”. What is it in me that switches to another station once I think I’ve heard something before. “Hey, I don’t want to waste my time going over that again.” Well that may not be a problem if the matter at hand is trivial, like a joke … Continue reading “Rich Soil Is Needed”
“Stay In The Game”
Originally Posted Jan.13, 2022 I’m often struck by the comments we can throw out during a game on TV…”boy that guy is really lousy… he should never be in the Big Leagues…. how did he ever make it to this team. You know, I think I could probably play better than he does….. bla,bla,bla. Down … Continue reading “Stay In The Game”
“What Shall We Do?”
Originally Posted Dec. 13, 2021 How should we act when God convicts us of our sin? Certainly we should tell God we’re sorry and ask his forgiveness…. maybe we should go to confession. In today’s gospel reading, the “multitudes” listening to John give us some other important advise. First of all, John gives out the … Continue reading “What Shall We Do?”
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