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” →

Originally Posted August 5, 2020 I often hear a wonderful phrase attributed to a great saint, a pope, or even someone you may know…. wow, what a great insight. Yet the key is that if it is a powerful and transforming truth, it originated with God. God is the source of all beauty and truth … Continue reading “Delivered In The Storm” →

We’ve heard over the years to “put your best foot forward… make a good first impression”. When people look at us, we want them to be impressed, at least at some level. If I’m shooting some baskets and I make three in a row….wooooo, I hope someone is watching.  More importantly we care what the … Continue reading “Even The Worm Has A Chance” →

Our household has been fighting the “Covid Demon” and I feel a bit like we’re back in the “Twilight Zone”. Several in our household contracted it.  Judy and Jon’s wife Joy had  pretty tough cases but are fortunately on the mend; my case was more mild. I find being quarantined becomes somewhat surreal…. like the Twilight Zone. … Continue reading “Let’s Use This Time Well” →

At times “conversion” can seem somewhat legalistic … making an agreement, a contract with God …..  you examine the details and make a decision. “Gee, this looks like a good deal…. I’m going ahead with it”. Let’s see, I proclaim that Jesus is God, the messiah, the redeemer, who died on the cross for my sins … Continue reading It’s A Really Good Deal ! →

Often when I’m walking with my wife she will point out a beautiful flower or a beautiful cloud configuration, which I will have completely missed …… “what, where….oh yes, that is beautiful”. Hmmmmm. I have the problem of too often walking through life and not noticing important and significant things. I attend St. Louis University … Continue reading “Let’s Pay Attention” →

Originally posted August 4, 2020 You frequently hear the term ….we’re “making memories”…. which describe  pleasant activities with family and friends that are fondly remembered for a long time, even after one’s death.  "Winnie .... Making Memories" Often we  may not appreciate the memories  we are currently making, but as soon as they go out of our life, we often … Continue reading “Making Memories” →