We ended the year of St. Joseph on December 8th. It was wonderful  to honor that great saint.  In today’s world where it seems everyone looks to draw attention to themselves, he is a wonderful model of “doing the opposite”. His every breath was spent taking care of his family…making a place for them, keeping them safe, … Continue reading “The Humility Of Joseph” →

It’s often said that how we perceive God the Father is affected by how we have experienced our earthly father. If we had a good relationship with our earthly father, then it will be easier to have a good relationship with our father in heaven… and visa versa. I do believe that is true. If … Continue reading “ Our Ticket Has Been Paid In Full ” →

Originally Posted August 12, 2020 What was Jesus like ? What was he like when he wasn’t in his public life as the savior of all mankind. What were the first 30 years like? We don’t have many clues. I guess he was like most young Jewish kids of that time. We understand that he … Continue reading “What Was He Like” →

Originally Posted August 11, 2020 I was wondering why I like stories where the “good guy wins”. I enjoyed the old cowboy movies because Roy Rodgers or the Lone Ranger or John Wayne always got their man and usually ended it with a good punch in the nose. I guess when you’re getting pushed around … Continue reading “Vengeance Is Mine” →

48 years ago today our eldest daughter Angela was baptized. We had just moved to Easton, Pa. from Kansas City. Our lives were moving onto the “fast track”… new job, new house, new baby. Fr. Robert Biszek, a wonderful and holy priest, baptized Angela. It was also Advent. Wow, it seems like yesterday. "Ang & … Continue reading “So Many Blessings” →

Originally Posted August 10, 2020 When I was young (er), I used to dread Mondays…. another 5 days before the weekend…a week of school and homework and exams or a week of humdrum work. I longed to exclaim  “TGIF…. Thank God it’s Friday.” "Magic Carpet" When in college and the stress level would get really high, … Continue reading “Another Adventure” →

Recently I found myself somewhat preoccupied as I was getting ready to go out to a meeting or party, or event… “gee I’m not sure I really want to go…no one will notice if I go or not…I’m pretty tired….maybe I should just stay home…bla,bla,bla.” Well, I usually go ahead and go and have a … Continue reading “Advent – A Time To Love & Serve” →

Originally Posted August 7, 2020 Do you ever wonder why things turn out the way they do? In some cases, it seems like coincidence, happenstance, fate , or just pure luck.  In sports, we can analyze the last minutes of the big game… the bounce of the ball as it rolls off the rim (or rolls … Continue reading “How Did That Happen” →

How should we act when God convicts us of our sin? Certainly we should tell God we’re sorry and ask his forgiveness…. maybe we should go to confession. In today’s gospel reading, the “multitudes” listening to John give us some other important advise. First of all, John gives out the hard word…. “Bear fruit that befit … Continue reading “What Shall We Do?” →

Originally Posted August 6, 2020 I like to be around “Glass-Half Full” people…. “a 'glass-half-full person' is an optimist, someone who always thinks that good things will happen. Meanwhile, as you might imagine, a 'glass-half-empty person' is a pessimist, someone who always thinks that bad things will happen. "Half Empty ???" To be honest, I can … Continue reading “Glass is Half Empty…. Or…. Overflowing” →