Originally Posted April 5, 2022 Today is a beautiful day… a glimpse of early spring. The sun is out, not a cloud in the sky, 50 degrees ….. invigorating. The mothers have their babies out, enjoying some good conversation as they keep an eye on the little ones. I’m struck by a couple of my … Continue reading “I Make All Things New”
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“Christmas Break”
We’re in the early days of the Christmas Season, so let’s take time to continue to celebrate. With that in mind, the BLOG is going to take a little break this next week. Let’s pray for one another.
“Merry Christmas”
Originally Posted Dec. 25, 2020 What a day !!! So many memories of Christmas. As a young boy, I loved our Christmas tree with the tinsel and the lights that bubbled as they heated up. I loved the smell of the tree. I loved the presents under the tree and the anticipation. I loved going … Continue reading “Merry Christmas”
“Twas The Night Before Christmas”
Originally Posted Christmas Eve ---Dec. 24, 2021 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there;The children were nestled all snug in their beds,While visions of sugar-plums danced in their … Continue reading “Twas The Night Before Christmas”
Getting Ready For Christmas
Wow, Advent is racing to a close and Christmas is almost hear. I really don’t feel ready. Hey, I’ve bought some presents and we have the tree up and ready to decorate…plans for Christmas dinners are moving ahead, but I just don’t feel ready. Our choir prepared well and we had a wonderful Advent/Christmas concert and … Continue reading Getting Ready For Christmas
Earning Our Way….Hmmmmm!
Originally Posted Dec. 22, 2022 Earning our way… pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps… the American way. “ The American dream is hard earned, self-made, with sleeves rolled up, pulling oneself up by their bootstraps, etc. There is nothing we cannot accomplish so long as we set our minds to it. These attitudes are easily identified … Continue reading Earning Our Way….Hmmmmm!
“Ever Been Distracted ?”
Originally Posted April 4, 2022 Ever been distracted? It’s one thing to be distracted while walking down 42nd street in NYC, but how about being distracted at Mass? Okay, I confess I have been distracted at mass… pretty frequently. I know that sometimes I can be listening intently, trying to participate and all of a sudden … Continue reading “Ever Been Distracted ?”
“Longing For Lasting Peace”
Originally Posted April 1, 2022 What in the world is going on? I can find myself out of peace when things aren’t going my way… when my goals aren’t being met… when things I value are being threatened… “what in the world is going on”. Yet, being out of peace can be a barometer showing … Continue reading “Longing For Lasting Peace”
“Make My Day”
Originally Posted Mar. 31, 2022 You may remember the famous line in the movie Dirty Harry….. “Go Ahead, Make My Day”. You didn’t bluff and bully Dirty Harry. Well, it seems the blind man in John Chapter 9 had a little bit of “Harry Callahan” in him…. he was one smart, tough, and holy cookie. … Continue reading “Make My Day”
“Time For Some Dancing”
Originally Posted March 30, 2022 We are spoiled. There are so many excellent meditations and inspired stories available to us today. Everyday I have to force myself to delete many of them…it’s just too much…how much steak and lobster can I handle. Well, for those of you thinking, “Dave, where does your BLOG fall in … Continue reading “Time For Some Dancing”
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