Numbers can be pretty interesting. Did you know that in 1535 St.Thomas Moore and St. John Fisher died exactly two weeks apart in London…. both martyrs, both victims of Henry VIII.  In 2021 good friends Paul Giegerich and Dick Birmingham died exactly two week apart in Warren, NJ. How about this….. Presidents John Adams and Thomas … Continue reading “Numbers Can Be Interesting” →

Well we’re off. It’s been quite a while since we’ve been on a real vacation. When I retired , I thought we would quickly get into the swing of things and be off here and there. We were planning a trip to the Holy Land when the “Covid Dragon” snuck in and sunk our plans. … Continue reading “Off On Holiday” →

Recently we’ve been reading through the gospel of John with Fr. Mike Schmitz. I was newly struck by how jam packed it is with incredible words and lessons and truths from the Lord. I’m out of breath after each chapter. Often Jesus is debating with the Pharisees. It’s not a casual discussion. It’s back and … Continue reading “Pipe Down …  Jesus Is Speaking” →

We will be on vacation for 10 days and I’m wondering if we should take a vacation from the BLOG. Will the world come to an end if I don’t publish my BLOG every day? Are there people who get out of bed each day and head for the nearest bridge, ready to jump , … Continue reading “To Ride Into The Sunset Or Not…That Is The Question” →

Originally Posted April 26, 2021 The story of Paul’s conversion is powerful. In the Acts of the Apostles, we get a detailed version of what was going on. Paul was a “mad man”…. “breathing threats and murder” (Acts 9:1) …. going around capturing Christian men and women and bringing them in chains to Jerusalem. He … Continue reading “Ananias…What A Good Man” →

Originally Posted April 23, 2021 I’ve often pondered what it would have been like to meet Jesus when he walked the earth 2000 years ago. I think it’s clear that Jesus looked like a young Jewish man and did not stand out in his physical appearance… he wasn’t 8’ tall… he didn’t have any abnormal … Continue reading “Walking With Jesus” →

We’re getting ready to go on vacation. We’ll be gone for 10 days. You would think we were moving to Mars for 50 years the way we are thinking and planning and worrying. “Gee, what’s the weather going to be like… what should we bring… should we bring a neck pillow”. Of course I have … Continue reading “Dave, Get Your Mind Right” →

A number of years ago I read a book called “Finishing Strong”, written by Steve Farrar. The theme was “it doesn't matter if you've had a great start in the Christian life, or a rough one. It doesn't matter if you've stumbled time and again, or even fallen flat on your face. What matters most … Continue reading “Finishing Strong….Every Day” →

Like many of you , Judy and I are reading thru the “bible in a year” with Fr. Mike Schmitz….we’re now at day 100. I find it exhilarating and exhausting. You soar to the mountain tops as you see the children of God riding the crest of obedience to God’s word… great holy people, extraordinary … Continue reading “How Does This End?” →

“Too many anxious Christians today think that their efforts to preach and teach and enter into outward activities can do more to save the world than the surrender of their souls to God, to become Christ-bearers. They fear that if the world goes on hurling itself into disaster, as it seems to be doing now, … Continue reading “Doing My Simple Duty” →