Originally Posted March 18, 2022 Often the truths of God seem counter intuitive… they are not what you would expect…. almost going against common sense. It would seem the rich are better off than the poor and should be happier here on earth and in eternity; the poor just get the “short end of the … Continue reading “Suffering Is Not All Bad” →

Originally Posted March 17, 2022 The Catechism tells us that “temptation is an attraction, either from outside oneself or from within, to act contrary to right reason and the commandments of God.” (CCC 538). “Temptation is something you want to have or to do, even though you know you shouldn't. That bag of peanut butter cups on top … Continue reading “Temptations” →

Originally Posted March 16, 2022 Boy, he’s really on his game! When someone is on their game, they’re playing their best…. every shot seem to go in, every pass is perfect, …. wow, great game. When you see highlight reels of great players, all the greatest plays patched together… they seem incredible. But highlight reels are … Continue reading “Our Highlight Reel” →

Originally Posted March 15, 2022 I still recall the trauma of my second semester Organic Chemistry class back at St. Louis U. My teacher was somewhat unusual…a bit like the “mad scientist”. He tended to think he was teaching a group of Nobel Science candidates, taking our exam questions from the Organic Chemistry Journal. (the … Continue reading “ B+ ” →

Originally Posted Mar. 14, 2022 Hardness, “the resistance to deformation”, is an interesting phenomena. We know that diamonds are very hard; you can scratch glass with a diamond. On the Mohs Hardness scale, a diamond is a 10 (very hard) and talc is a 1 (very soft).  Shall I go on ? Well, often things get harder over time. … Continue reading “Beware of a Hardened Heart” →

Originally Posted Mar. 11, 2022 Timing is such an important element in life…. whether in the stock market, your career, family decisions, love and war, prayer, etc.  As they say, the right answer at the wrong time is the wrong answer, or  better three hours too soon than a minute too late.  God always has perfect timing. ”When the … Continue reading “Timing Is Everything In Life And In Golf.” (Arnold Palmer) →

I need to get away…. but where? Where can I go to get away?  How about the Caribbean? I used to get a little breather by watching sports.  Hey the world may be going down the tubes, but at least I have my teams. It’s fun to get out to the old ball park…yes indeed….. maybe I’ll … Continue reading “Time To Get Away ?” →

Originally Posted Mar. 10, 2022 Judy has often told the story of her dad taking the family out to eat at  a local cafeteria. The kids would fill their plates with all kinds of foods and goodies, while her dad would not get anything…just an empty plate. He would then  eat all the food that the kids … Continue reading “Eyes Bigger Than My Appetite” →

Originally Posted Mar. 8, 2022 “The old onion is at it again”. Just when I thought I could take a little break from being convicted of my faults and sin, something else pops up. God is peeling back another layer of the onion. I know it’s good news, but it can be a bit exasperating….. … Continue reading “God Is Not My Attendant” →

“Be vigilant at all times.” (Luke 12:35-38) When I’m feeling pretty good, I find this admonition inspiring; it gives me energy to go the extra mile in serving the Lord. Yet when I’m not feeling great, this passage can fly right over my head.  Recently I’ve been under the weather, nothing serious, but enough to … Continue reading “Let’s Be On Our Toes” →