We don’t need to be a theologian to know that sin is not good. Just look around, look at history, look at our own life. Sin is not good. The Catechism reminds us that “sin is an offense against reason, truth, and right conscience; it is failure in genuine love for God … it wounds the nature of … Continue reading God Even Uses Our Sins
Author: davetouhillsr
“The Real Derby”
Well today is the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby. The “Run for the Roses” is the first leg of the Triple Crown and the most famous and prestigious. Some 150,000 people attend the Derby with ~80,000 located in the “Infield”. Judy and I “saw” the race from there in 1969… it was pretty crazy with … Continue reading “The Real Derby”
“Plenary Indulgence”
Originally Posted Nov. 5, 2021 If you’re trying to explain the Christian faith to someone, you really want to focus on the love of God, his mercy and kindness and forgiveness of our sins, the promise of heaven….. I think the last thing you would want to bring up is indulgences. (the annulment process is probably a … Continue reading “Plenary Indulgence”
“ The Apple Of My Eye ”
Originally Posted Nov. 4, 2021 We all want to be special. We all want to experience being respected and valued and loved. It’s great when you walk into a room and someone comes over to greet you… “hey Dave, glad to see you…how are you doing…can I get you something…”. Years ago, my mother said that … Continue reading “ The Apple Of My Eye ”
“Never Touched By Honor”
We all need to know we are being cared for…. if not, we will feel the need to take care of our self…. “to look out for #1”. When I know I’m being cared for, I’m free to do what I’m called to do. It’s called trust. I trust that the Lord loves me and … Continue reading “Never Touched By Honor”
“Want To Feel Smarter?”
I often receives stories and anecdotes on “wisdom” from family and friends. I believe it’s because they love me and want me to improve myself… to get smarter. I received the following from my brother- in- law Larry who is also a very wise man…. One night on Cheers , a TV Sitcom, Cliff Clavin said to his buddy, Norm … Continue reading “Want To Feel Smarter?”
“Be Ready For The Unexpected”
Recently I’ve come to think a bit more about Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. One of the first things that hits me is that while Mary batted a thousand in her interaction with the angel Gabriel, Zechariah struck out on three pitches…. Mary believed and Zechariah doubted; Mary is praised while Zechariah is … Continue reading “Be Ready For The Unexpected”
“We All Have A Part To Play”
I find it interesting how understanding continues to develop. I may have read something years ago and felt I understood it pretty well, but then I read it again and see much more. St. Paul hints at this saying, “When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I … Continue reading “We All Have A Part To Play”
“God Is Not Worried”
Most of us have heard the phrase, “You can’t understand someone until you’ve walked a mile in their shoes.” It’s about having empathy, experiencing the world from another person's perspective. It’s more than just understanding about someone else’s experience… it’s somehow living it. We may know people who have lost a loved one, but we won’t really know the depth of their loss … Continue reading “God Is Not Worried”
“Take A Rest”
Originally Posted Nov. 3, 2021 We all experience life’s “ups and downs”…… we have our “good days and our bad days”. This seems to have even happened to giants of the faith, like Elijah the prophet; he hit two extremes in a matter of hours. One of the most extraordinary examples of spiritual “extremes” occurred in chapter … Continue reading “Take A Rest”
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