Originally Posted June 28, 2022 Anyone remember Mr. Potter from  the movie, “It’s A Wonderful Life” ?  Potter is the “crabby banker”  portrayed by veteran actor Lionel Barrymore in the 1946 Frank Capra  film. Potter represents all the negative qualities of greed and avarice … cheating, lying, jealousy, ugliness. I’ve never heard anyone say, “boy when I grow up, I want to be … Continue reading Mr. Potter →

Originally Posted June 25, 2021 Have you ever awakened in the morning and felt the “weight of the world” on your shoulders? Maybe there’s no new problem ... no new health or job crisis, no one died…yet, everything feels heavy…. I can feel like I’m “behind the Eight Ball”. I met with some good friends … Continue reading Behind The Eight Ball →

Originally Posted June 24, 2021 The other day I went to the eye doctor. As part of the examination they shinned a very bright light into my eye. While I guess I’ve had that test over the years, this time the brightness was overwhelming. It was so bright, it was painful…I tried to blink and … Continue reading LIGHT IS PRETTY COOL →

Originally posted June 23, 2021 Whenever someone asks what’s your favorite movie of all time, I answer “Man For All Seasons”…the story of St. Thomas Moore.  The film depicts the final year of St. Thomas Moore, the 16th-century Lord Chancellor of England who refused to sign a letter asking Pope Clement VII  to annul Henry VIII … Continue reading Man For All Seasons →

Originally Posted June 22, 2021 “WWI pilots were the first to say, "I got your six," meaning they've got you covered so the enemy can't come up behind your back and kill you. "I got your six" means "I’ve got your back.” It declares  I'm loyal to you.”  While these phrases originated in  a context of receiving help in the midst of physical danger, it certainly can apply to any danger … Continue reading I’ve Got Your Back →

Originally Posted June 18, 2021 Most things don’t seem to work well when “done half way”…. when you try to swim while holding on to the bank…. starting that diet and continuing to eat desserts at night…. taking a course, but not studying. I’m sure you can come up with your own examples. The truth … Continue reading The Cheapskate →

Originally Posted June 16, 2021 I was reflecting back on one of my first trips to New York City… the “Big Apple”. We were living in Kansas City (Overland Park, KS.) and I was going for a job interview at my employer… at  42nd St. at 2ndAvenue. I was pretty excited. I had planned to get up … Continue reading God..Calling St. Michael →

Originally Posted June 15, 2021 I sometimes hear from others and sometimes from myself, “gee, does God hear my prayers….. I’ve been praying about this issue for so long, and it seems that God is ignoring my request…. I don’t hear from him, what’s going on….” This condition left to itself can bring discouragement and … Continue reading When It’s Hard To Pray →

Originally Posted June 11, 2021 Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”  Powerful words… a powerful proclamation on “truth”. Jesus is the way, the truth , and the life. And on … Continue reading The Truth Sets Us Free →

Sister Rose taught Freshmen English at Mercy High School in St. Louis back in the days of the wagon trains. She was about 4’6” tall in full black habit and had a very powerful “presence”. Sr. Rose spoke loudly and carried a big wooden ruler. Sr. Rose was not into “funny business”.  Due to a … Continue reading Sr. Rose, A Tough Cookie →