“The group didn’t check out even though it had been a rough game and we were down 5-1 in the bottom of the 9th … each player fought to get on base…. perhaps the best at bat was O’Neill drawing a walk after being down 0-2 to keep the rally going …” (Oliver Marmol, Manager of … Continue reading Find A Way To Get It Done…
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What About Dave
The movie “Around the World In 80 Days” was on T.V. recently. "It’s the fictional story of Phileas Fogg making a very large wager with a snobbish member of the prestigious Reform Club that he can circumnavigate the world in 80 days.” It reminded me of a mindset that can plague me when I travel…. should I try … Continue reading What About Dave
Mike
Have you ever bumped into an old friend you haven’t seen for many years… not just a casual acquaintance, but a good friend. The other day I reconnected with a very good friend from the old days. Mike and I were good friends….. we played sports together in high school, were members of the same … Continue reading Mike
Thy Help Made Me Great
We’re just finishing the life of King David as we make our way thru the “Bible In A Year” with Fr. Mike Schmitz; in truth it may end up being the Bible in two or three years. King David is such a compelling character… certainly one of my favorites. King David We follow the simple shepherd … Continue reading Thy Help Made Me Great
Sr. Rose, A Tough Cookie
Sister Rose taught Freshmen English at Mercy High School in St. Louis back in the days of the wagon trains. She was about 4’6” tall in full black habit and had a very powerful “presence”. Sr. Rose spoke loudly and carried a big wooden ruler. Sr. Rose was not into “funny business”. Due to a … Continue reading Sr. Rose, A Tough Cookie
“Our Model—St. Gregory or Moe, Larry & Curly?”
Originally Posted June 9, 2021 In today’s world the “news” just doesn’t cover your local town, but your state, the nation, and the world. In the church, you don’t just know about your local pastor, but the neighboring parishes and dioceses, the bishops, the U.S. , and the world. Every day you hear the “news”… … Continue reading “Our Model—St. Gregory or Moe, Larry & Curly?”
“More Ice Cream?”
It seems that most gospel readings are pretty intense. I can find myself exhausted by the time I finish reading them .… there’s healings and deliverance, discussions and arguments with the Pharisees, money changers in the temple, and of course ultimately the suffering and death of our Lord on the cross. Yet the other day, … Continue reading “More Ice Cream?”
“God- All Loving & Powerful”
“Love and Power” seem to be the top two characteristics of a great leader, a mighty savior. When we find our self in “dire straights” and are in need of being rescued, we need a a savior who is loving and powerful…one without the other just doesn’t work out well for us. Think about it. If … Continue reading “God- All Loving & Powerful”
“Padre Pio Never Went To Shoprite”
With Judy’s recent back problems, I’ve been doing some grocery shopping. Let’s be honest, I’m not a pro at this. Shoprite is a big store and you need to be on your game when you enter the doors. "This Is The Actual Purchase" The saga begins with the list, written in pencil on a small … Continue reading “Padre Pio Never Went To Shoprite”
“Stay Awake”
Jesus said to his disciples: “Stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come.” (Mt. 24:42) We’ve been reading a lot about the Lord returning for us…perhaps at our death or the end of the world. We don’t know exactly when it will be, so we need to be prepared … Continue reading “Stay Awake”
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