I am blessed to know many holy priests. Growing up I hardly knew any priests, except when I went to confession where I did my best to disguise my voice so the priest didn’t know it was me with these terrible sins. I still remember my first confession. I was about 8 years old and … Continue reading “Saints In Our Midst”
Category: Admirable People
“Pete & Edwarda—Well Done”
Almost 8,000 people die each day in the United States; approximately 150,000 die each day throughout the world. Death can seem almost routine… ” some catch our eye, others remain a distant statistic… some are tragic and untimely… others seem normal or predictable. Yet every death is eternally significant. Each death precedes that momentous moment … Continue reading “Pete & Edwarda—Well Done”
“Ken”
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”
“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”
“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”
Mary, Our Mother
The magnificent Mother of God, Mary Most Holy. She was chosen by God Almighty to be the mother of our Lord Jesus. If I just take some time to ponder Mary, her greatness comes more into focus. (ref. Gospel of Luke, Chapters 1-3) Several weeks ago I was having an MRI… not one of my … Continue reading Mary, Our Mother
“A Wonderful Life”
It’s a wonderful thing when people operate in their gifts. They can do things that no one else can really do. The gifts come in a variety of sizes and shapes. The Professional Basketball Season (NBA) just ended. I’m amazed at the talent level (gift level) of these players …. their athleticism, skill set, endurance. … Continue reading “A Wonderful Life”
“Friends In Heaven, When All Injuries Shall Be Forgotten”
I just read a story about Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neil. “Reagan, the 40th President of the United States and O’Neill, Speaker of the House of Representatives, were two political opposites…. fierce adversaries. The story goes that following the assassination attempt on Reagan, O’Neill was one of the first people to visit him at George Washington … Continue reading “Friends In Heaven, When All Injuries Shall Be Forgotten”
“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”
“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”
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