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
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“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”
“The Perfect Standard”
Originally Posted June 8, 2021 St. Augustine describes the Sermon on the Mount as “the perfect standard of the Christian Life”…and the Beatitudes as the “centerpiece” of the sermon. St. Ambrose says, “ the Beatitudes are meant to be directed inward towards our internal poverty and the attainment of spiritual peace as preparation for the spiritual combat … Continue reading “The Perfect Standard”
“Miracle On Dirt”
Originally Posted June 14, 2021 Do you believe in miracles…..the phrase uttered by sportscaster Al Michaels in the closing seconds of the United States' improbable semi-final victory over the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics — an event thereafter known as the "Miracle on Ice". Well, I may be getting a little too excited by … Continue reading “Miracle On Dirt”
“No One Understands Me”
Judy and I are taking care of Nemo, our grandson’s goldfish, while they’re on vacation. Nemo seems to know me. He swims back and forth when I pass by. I find myself saying hello to Nemo throughout the day. He’s a pretty nice goldfish. "Man's Best Friend" I just read that the term 'a dog is … Continue reading “No One Understands Me”
“It’s Okay– It’s Not A Big Deal”
Remember George Banks from the movie “Father of the Bride”. Remember the scene about the blender. “You know, Brian, Annie’s a very passionate person. And passionate people tend to overreact at time. Annie comes from a long line of major overreactors. I can definitely lose it.” "Saga of the Hotdog & Hotdog Buns" I guess we can all tend to overreact … Continue reading “It’s Okay– It’s Not A Big Deal”
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