Originally Posted March 7, 2022 I think it’s likely that the great leaders of the Church for the next decades are sitting out in the marketplace, out in the government, out in some obscure family, perhaps in some classroom, or maybe even in some jail. They may not be aware of Christ or certainly haven’t … Continue reading “The Next St. Paul” →

Originally Posted March 4, 2022 Back in around 1963, a group of us  snuck into a high school seminary to visit one of our friends; “Steve” met us at a prearranged spot. We felt like the CIA sneaking into the Kremlin…it was dark, the lights were out, we went to the refrigerator and got some food, … Continue reading “Gaze of the Lord” →

Originally Posted March 3, 2022 Have you ever watched a boxing movie where the old cagey manager slurs, “Hey Rock, never fight a southpaw …. you’ll get confused by their fighting stance, and he’ll knock you on your fanny…. and kid, you got to practice, practice, practice… if you don’t, once you get bonked on … Continue reading “Practice Makes Perfect” →

Originally Posted March 1, 2022 If you ever think you’re having a bad day, just look at Joseph in the Old Testament. Joseph, the son of Jacob & Rachel, after being cast into a well and almost killed, was sold into slavery by his brothers. After rising up into a position of influence with the … Continue reading “Trust… Involves Patience” →

Originally Posted Feb. 28, 2022 It’s always a battle to keep our head on straight. When situations get dire, we can be tempted to lose hope…. “how can this situation get resolved …. it seems hopeless.” Recently we seem to be facing a number of situations that fall into this category. If we’re not careful, … Continue reading “Know Any Saints?” →

Originally Posted Feb. 25, 2022 After talking about it for the past year, Judy and I recently began the journey of “Reading the Bible in a Year” with Fr. Mike Schmitz. We’re into day 16…. still in the “Honeymoon Phase” with a lot of enthusiasm. I’m guessing our zeal may be tested as we move … Continue reading “Be Quick To Hear And Slow To Speak” →

We’ve been reading from the short book of Jonah this week at Mass. Boy o boy, Jonah was a difficult character; he was certainly a reluctant missionary. He was not happy to have been chosen by the Lord for this mission. In fact he tried to sneak out of town and sneak away from God. … Continue reading “ Nice Try Jonah ” →

Originally Posted Feb. 24, 2022 It’s easy to trust when the sun is out and there’s a nice breeze, and life is delightful. “I really trust God for my life… I’m healthy, the kids are doing great…. I have money in the bank, I just got a nice promotion …. Boy, the government has it … Continue reading “ What Is Needed Is Trust” →

Originally Posted Feb. 23, 2023 Baltasar Gracian, a Spanish philosopher, once said, “Never compete with someone who has nothing to lose”. It is true that if you compete with someone who has nothing to lose, you are sure to be defeated in that race. A person who has nothing to lose has no fear. I … Continue reading “Nothing To Lose” →

Have you ever noticed someone who seems to be lacking in self-awareness …. perhaps belting out a song with a certain tone deafness that causes animals in the forest to run for cover….. or maybe someone pontificating on a topic without even a basic understanding, or maybe someone quickly jumping in to speak of his … Continue reading Yikes….The Ancient Whisper In The Garden →