It’s rare to know someone a short time and yet experience deep friendship. We may know people over a lifetime and experience deep friendship, but to experience deep friendship over a few months is not common. How does this happen….what is it that allows this to happen? I met a man a few months ago … Continue reading “Ken”
Author: davetouhillsr
“Don’t Imitate The Rich Young Ruler”
Originally Posted Jan. 18, 2022 I had cataract surgery a couple of months ago. I know many who have had that surgery, walked out and proclaimed “Eureka …I can see”. Well, I’m shouting eureka with a “small e”. I’m doing pretty well (I’m 20:20), but I’m still figuring out my reading and computer glasses… shifting to … Continue reading “Don’t Imitate The Rich Young Ruler”
“Just Getting Started”
While recently reading a meditation by a Father Simeon, I noticed that he had written a 4 volume commentary on Matthew’s Gospel. No that is not a misprint…. 4 volumes …. 4 volumes on one book of the Bible.... woe. You may have heard of St. Thomas’s Summa. The 5 Volume Summa Theologica by St. Thomas Aquinas is divided … Continue reading “Just Getting Started”
“ I’m Hungry ”
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 ”
“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”
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