Originally Posted March 12, 2021 It was the mid 1950”s and we had just moved back to St. Louis after my father’s death; we lived in a 3rdstory apartment that was owned by a Jewish family. They adhered to the  Jewish tradition of placing a “mezuzah” on the doorpost of each apartment. “The mezuzah (the Hebrew word for … Continue reading “Want To Be Happy” →

Originally Posted March 11, 2021 “Better is one day in your courts than a thousand elsewhere; I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God than dwell in the tents of the wicked.” (Ps. 84:10)  Sometimes I can think that I can only be happy if my situation changes and my trials are … Continue reading “Happy in The Lord’s Presence” →

Several years ago, I met Dr. Alan Hunt at the Newark Men’s Day. I was his “shadow”, helping him navigate thru the day. He had been senior minister at one of the largest Methodist congregations in the world…a mega-church; this was prior to his becoming a Catholic. A great speaker and a man of God, … Continue reading “Forgiveness” →

When I'm at peace, all is well with my soul. The outward situation may be lousy, but if I’m at peace, all is well with my soul. On the contrary, I could have just won the lottery and if I’m “out of peace”, all is not well with my soul.  I just read a brief … Continue reading “When At Peace…All Is Well With My Soul” →

Who can predict the future …..  the weatherman, your stockbroker, political figures???  Hmmmm….. I think we know the answer to that. Occasionally we can get it right…”even a broken clock is right twice a day”, but often we are surprised by what’s happening.     "Jesus Calms The Storm" I’ve always been somewhat of an analyst, trying to figure … Continue reading “How To Prepare For The Storms” →

Sometimes I feel like I’m way over my head as I contemplate the Holy Eucharist. In truth I am way over my head. While I can say some things that are taught by the Church without causing any heresy, I’m no theologian. I can recite some words that are true and deep, but do I … Continue reading “Will You Also Go Away?” →

I remember the day we moved back to St. Louis in the early winter of 1956. It was in the midst of a  bad ice storm with the roads icy and the trees glittering. We were staying with my Aunt Genevieve while we waited for our furniture to arrive. A lot was going on. My mother … Continue reading “ 1956 In St. Louis” →

Originally Posted March 9, 2021 We hear the term “tough love” and often think it’s a good thing when applied to someone else…” boy that youngster could use a little bit of tough love…straighten him out a bit…bla,bla,bla. ”. It’s amazing how things seem different when applied to someone else than when applied to me. … Continue reading “ Tough Love ” →

Originally Posted March 8, 2021 I usually remember to pray when I’m working on a new BLOG. What does the Lord want me to write …. something serious, something deep, something funny or witty ? Who is the audience… kids and grandkids… friends…. people I don’t know ?!? When I mix it all together, it … Continue reading “Will Iron Oxides Make Me Happy?” →

“What’s that worth … what’s the value ?” How do we determine value? “Economic value is the value a person places on an economic good based on the benefit that they derive from the good…. often estimated as the person's willingness to pay for the good.”  The paradox of value examines why goods that are not essential to … Continue reading “ Is Love Worth The Cost ” →