I just went to confession to a great priest and friend…once again  experiencing the kindness of the Lord. For my penance he asked me to list 5 or 10 "things or people" for which I am thankful to God. Wow, penances don’t get any easier than that. My list is endless…God has been so good to … Continue reading “ Thanks ” →

You would think that when someone is retired, life slows down and much of the day is spent “gazing at the morning sunrise ….. blink, blink … and then gazing at the evening sunset”. Well, it really hasn’t been that way for me. My life still is very full. "Hmmmmmmm" The other day I was … Continue reading “Slow It Down BUB” →

Am I prepared ? Am I prepared for the upcoming test, the audition, the job interview, maybe meeting new people, or leading a group session, etc. There's often that nagging question. I frequently  read at daily mass; I prepare by going over the readings prior to mass and at least whisper a prayer asking the Lord … Continue reading “Yikes, Am I Prepared?” →

Often as Judy and I are out driving, I’ll hear, “Oh, look at those beautiful clouds…. they look like wispy flowers… that one looks like oatmeal…. oh that one is fluffy like a marshmallow”. Each day the conversation is a bit different with different clouds and different descriptions. She often wonders about the person in … Continue reading “Pondering The Things Of God” →

Originally Posted March 12, 2021 It was the mid 1950”s and we had just moved back to St. Louis after my father’s death; we lived in a 3rdstory apartment that was owned by a Jewish family. They adhered to the  Jewish tradition of placing a “mezuzah” on the doorpost of each apartment. “The mezuzah (the Hebrew word for … Continue reading “Want To Be Happy” →

Originally Posted March 11, 2021 “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.” (Ps. 84:10)  Sometimes I can think that I can only be happy if my situation changes and my trials are … Continue reading “Happy in The Lord’s Presence” →

Several years ago, I met Dr. Alan Hunt at the Newark Men’s Day. I was his “shadow”, helping him navigate thru the day. He had been senior minister at one of the largest Methodist congregations in the world…a mega-church; this was prior to his becoming a Catholic. A great speaker and a man of God, … Continue reading “Forgiveness” →

When I'm at peace, all is well with my soul. The outward situation may be lousy, but if I’m at peace, all is well with my soul. On the contrary, I could have just won the lottery and if I’m “out of peace”, all is not well with my soul.  I just read a brief … Continue reading “When At Peace…All Is Well With My Soul” →

Who can predict the future …..  the weatherman, your stockbroker, political figures???  Hmmmm….. I think we know the answer to that. Occasionally we can get it right…”even a broken clock is right twice a day”, but often we are surprised by what’s happening.     "Jesus Calms The Storm" I’ve always been somewhat of an analyst, trying to figure … Continue reading “How To Prepare For The Storms” →

Sometimes I feel like I’m way over my head as I contemplate the Holy Eucharist. In truth I am way over my head. While I can say some things that are taught by the Church without causing any heresy, I’m no theologian. I can recite some words that are true and deep, but do I … Continue reading “Will You Also Go Away?” →