Category: Love

“Novelties Don’t Satisfy”

I was struck by a phrase from a John Janaro article on Evelyn Waugh’s conversion to the Catholic faith. It reads, “After WWI the traditional past seemed swept away by a cataclysmic war. At the same time, (they) were pulled in every direction by the brave new world of technological mastery, by rapid changes that promised … Continue reading “Novelties Don’t Satisfy” →

“Steve”

Our dear friend and brother Steve Clark has finished the race. Steve has now seen his beloved Lord face to face. He has been welcomed home and what a welcome it must have been. How do you describe this great life. Steve’s obituary does a wonderful job of outlining his many accomplishments… pioneer, intellectual leader of … Continue reading “Steve” →

“Jesus Comes For Sinners….. Join The Club ”

Sometimes I come across a story that really startles me, that knocks me back, even convicts me. As I read it, I may not initially be convicted, but gradually I come to realize that woe, this applies to me. You may recall when Nathan the prophet told David the story of the rich landowner who … Continue reading “Jesus Comes For Sinners….. Join The Club ” →

“The Lord Is With Us”

“Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1Thes. 5:16-18) Too often when I hear the call to “pray always”, I consider it a duty that is almost impossible to carry out. Even if I have a regular prayer time and spend time in devotions, … Continue reading “The Lord Is With Us” →

“We Didn’t Even Know Who He Was”

 “Behold, I make all things new.” (Rev. 21:5) I remember this verse in the movie, The Passion of the Christ; Jesus speaking to his mother on the way to the cross….. a powerful moment. In truth I guess this statement can be applied to every word uttered from the mouth of the God. Jesus always makes all things … Continue reading “We Didn’t Even Know Who He Was” →

“Don’t Forget To Pray For Us”

Today is February 29, 2024. Today we buried the cremains of my brother Neal who passed away last March 17th. It was a blessed passing as he received the Last Rites and Apostolic Blessing before he died.  Brown, or Uncle Brown, as he was known to family, had previously made a decision to donate his … Continue reading “Don’t Forget To Pray For Us” →

“Is God Fair?”

Fair…… “impartial, honest, free from self-interest or favoritism, loving…”. Fairness is a good thing. I can still remember arguments as kids ….. “hey, that’s not fair, you’re cheating; I’m taking my football and going home.”  Well it looks like it’s not only kids who complain about fairness. In today’s reading from Ezekiel, the subject of fairness is brought … Continue reading “Is God Fair?” →

“Yikes….Lent Is Here” 

It’s endearing when you see a little child cry out, “hey, look at me…watch me….me-me-me.” It’s not so cute when the person happens to be 25 or 75 years old. While  I may be a bit more subtle in camouflaging my “attention seeking”, it’s still pretty obvious. It seems that there’s something in us that is … Continue reading “Yikes….Lent Is Here”  →

“What A Family”

I think I’ve mentioned how I enjoy the books of Samuel and the stories of King David. I first remember reading them back in the late 1970’s. In fact I was so touched by the friendship of David and Jonathan that we named our first son “Jonathan David”.   Today’s reading from the first book of … Continue reading “What A Family” →