Originally Posted July 23, 2020 At times, what little is  left of my chemistry knowledge surfaces in my brain.  I majored in chemistry in college, which is truly amazing because I didn’t like it very much (huge understatement) and I wasn’t very good at it… just good enough to squeeze out a major after taking 18 … Continue reading “Activation Energy” →

Originally Posted July 21, 2020 Perhaps you’ve heard the question, “hey if the Catholic Church is founded on Jesus Christ and Christ makes all the difference in a person’s life, why are there so many problems in the church… what about all the scandals….how can I believe in such a flawed institution…too many skeletons in … Continue reading “ Convince Me ” →

Yesterday was the feast day of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. In 1818 she traveled with five other Sacred Heart sisters from France to the frontier town of St. Charles, Missouri, opening the first school for girls between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains. (Magnificat Nov. 18, 2021)  The name of the girls school was Villa … Continue reading “Villa” →

Perspective is essential to knowing the truth. Look at only part of the facts in a situation and you will often get a distorted understanding. Recall the Indian parable of the blind men and the elephant…. “one feels the trunk and says it’s a big snake…another feels the leg and says it’s a pillar… another … Continue reading “History Is Important” →

When the pressure gets high enough, something in us cries,  “STOP” …… I just can’t take this pressure, …… I need relief and I need it now. I guess we’ve all experienced this at times. The pressure could be in the form of physical pain; perhaps it’s a job pressure where things and your future seems … Continue reading “Standing Firm !!!” →

Today is the feast day of St. Albert. I don’t know much about Albert. I read that he was a very learned and holy man. He is quoted as saying, “ the greater and more persistent your confidence in God, the more abundantly you will receive all that you asked.” Those words are worth pondering. … Continue reading St. Albert — A Great Teacher →

In the movie, “Man For All Seasons”, the Duke of Norfolk says, “Why can’t you do as I did and come with us for fellowship! Thomas Moore replies, “And when we die and you are sent to heaven for following your conscience and I am sent to hell for not following mine, will you come … Continue reading “  For Fellowship ? ” →

Originally Posted July 20, 2020 Boy it’s a hot one today…into the 90’s and humid. It doesn’t take long to walk from the air conditioning into the heat and be soaked with perspiration. I find perspiration  somewhat intriguing… it keeps our body cool or at least cooler. I have a friend who “doesn’t sweat” and he has … Continue reading “ Boy, It’s Hot” →

Originally Posted July 17, 2020 2020 is not the first time in history that mankind has been surprised with an  overwhelming fear and panic stemming from the latest trial and tribulation showing up on the scene. In truth, it seems to happen on a fairly regular basis.  In 1945 the atomic bomb was dropped on Japan. … Continue reading “Let’s Pull Ourselves Together” →

Veterans Day is observed annually on November 11th, honoring military veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces.  Fr. Vincent Capodanno Within this broad category of veterans is a special class… those who gave their lives in the service of their country. Within this special group are five Catholic priests who have received the Medal of … Continue reading Father Vincent Capodanno →