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”
Category: Heaven
“I Can’t Resist Him Any Longer”
I just returned from the funeral mass of a wonderful friend, Lou Cirrotti. It was a beautiful mass, a great sendoff for this good man. Fr. Luke Fletcher, the main celebrant, shared the last text he received from Lou shortly before he died …… “Jesus is calling me home and I can’t resist him any longer”. I’ve … Continue reading “I Can’t Resist Him Any Longer”
“Lou”
I was speaking to a wonderful holy priest the other day who has been my spiritual director for many years. We are pretty close in age and he reminded me that we are in a time of “letting go”….. letting go of our health, of our own abilities and skills, of our friends and family who are … Continue reading “Lou”
“Brown”
Wow, I have to say my head has been spinning and my emotions are up and down. When you’ve known someone your entire life, it’s staggering when they are no longer a phone call away. Even when you know that life is winding down for this person, you just don’t think about it; if I … Continue reading “Brown”
“Our Weakness Should Not Terrify Us”
Originally Posted Oct. 8, 2021 I’m in the process of reading one of my favorite books for the 3rd time. It’s the autobiography of Thomas Merton, entitled , “The Seven Story Mountain”. It’s his spiritual odyssey from a young man growing up in the US and Europe,…. English prep schools, to Cambridge, and then to Columbia…a life of … Continue reading “Our Weakness Should Not Terrify Us”
“Virtue Rather Than Wealth”
The passage about Lazarus and the rich man is very familiar to us. (Luke 16:19-31) Over the years this parable has been “mined” by countless theologians; artists have produced literature and poetry and music referencing Lazarus and the rich man Dives. Some say it’s not a parable, but that Lazarus was an actual person. I … Continue reading “Virtue Rather Than Wealth”
“Pay Attention”
Back in the day, there used to be a lot more “fire & brimstone” teachings from the Church. I still tremble a bit when I recall going to confession to Fr. Frieberger back in the ‘50’s … he was a no nonsense, no funny business priest. You knew where you stood after a conversation with … Continue reading “Pay Attention”
“We All Must Choose”
Life is funny. Sometimes it seems like we have things under control…. health is good, just got a raise, have money in the bank, kids are doing well, the Giants are showing signs of hope. If we can just freeze these moments then life is very good. Other times it can seem like we’re circling … Continue reading “We All Must Choose”
Listen To The Heartbeat Of God
As we enter the Lenten season there are so many great readings from scripture, the saints, from current day writers and theologians. I’m finding every article I read wonderful and helpful. It’s like walking thru a delicious buffet filled with all my favorite foods; I’d like to take some of everything, but it’s too much. … Continue reading Listen To The Heartbeat Of God
“Yikes, Lent Is Here”
As I’m writing this BLOG, it’s “Fat Tuesday” and I’m looking forward to a spaghetti & meatball dinner with lots of sauce, parmesan cheese, a nice glass of wine, with maybe a yummy dessert. Yet I have to say that it feels a bit like the last meal of a prisoner on death row…. ” … Continue reading “Yikes, Lent Is Here”
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