Originally Posted May 14, 2021 It seems that life can be like a roller coaster….the drudgery of slowly climbing endless hills and then the invigorating and exciting thrills of racing down them ….  many ups and downs.  Another analogy of life can be found in the game of golf. I’ve been trudging thru the golf courses … Continue reading “The Ups & Downs Of Life” →

It’s tough when you have to wait on the Lord….. when it looks like things are not going to work out, that things are stacked against you… “how can this work out….. it would take a miracle”. Waiting on the Lord is difficult.  The passage from Isaiah 40 speaks to this.  “He gives power to the … Continue reading “Let’s Run And Not Grow Weary” →

“We must be prepared, for the Lord will come when we do not expect—often at precisely those moments we feel farthest from God.” (Magnificat 8-7-22; ref. Luke 12:32-48) Doing God’s will is always the right thing to do, whether I feel like doing it or not. How often our feelings can betray us; they can … Continue reading “When The Going Gets Tough…..” →

Originally Posted May 13, 2021 “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now.” (John 16:12-15)  In today’s reading from John 16, we get another glimpse of God’s “precise love” for us and our own “vulnerabilities”. Jesus doesn’t just dump everything on our head, telling us to ”shape up or ship out”. … Continue reading “Are You Ready ?” →

Originally Posted May 11, 2021 The “signature product” from my work shop is a Christmas Nativity Stable. I’ve been making them for more than 20 years and often given them as a wedding gift. I patterned it after one made by Judy’s Uncle. David Sr. & David , Jr. As I get older, the challenge … Continue reading “Thanks For The Help” →

I recently  recalled visiting my sister many years ago. Elizabeth Jane (Libby), was an excellent pianist. “Gee Libby, teach me to play the piano…. how hard can it be…. I’m pretty coordinated.” Rolling her eyes, she agreed to give it a try. I’m thinking, who knows maybe I’m a prodigy and will immediately begin playing like … Continue reading “Listen Up & Pay Attention” →

I’ve never heard the words, “Dave, you are a magnificent dancer…. did you ever dance professionally…. is Fred Astair your father.” Even when dancing with my wonderful wife at a wedding reception, I often hear “you’re bouncing again…why are you bouncing……I’m not bouncing, I’m gliding.” Hmmmmmm.  Today I read about the Lord telling Israel, “ I … Continue reading “Some Serious Dancing” →

Originally Posted May 10, 2021 I felt like a light bulb went off in my head this morning, having to do with the  “pruning and discipline of the Lord”. Recognizing the Lord’s hand in your life can make all the difference in the world.   In the Mass readings recently, we’ve been hearing a lot about how … Continue reading “ Getting A Raw Deal ???” →

We’ve all heard the expression, don’t stand with “one foot in the boat and one foot on the shore”. This type of indecision usually leads to disaster. After the proper amount of reflection and study and prayer, it’s important to decide. Blessed Cyprian Tansi  who died in 1964 said  “If you are going to be a Christian … Continue reading “Let’s Decide” →

Originally Posted May 7, 2021 I read something in the Magnificat today that struck a cord with me ….. “ In a culture that values autonomy  and self-reliance, we sometimes imagine that we can call only call on our own personal strength to shoulder the burden of those we care for and to face our own … Continue reading “Do I Trust God” →