Some famous people are known by only one name... you know, like in sports you have “Michael”. (Michael Jordon) Well in our neck of the woods, we have “Bone”. Everyone knows “Bone”.  Although we knew he was very sick, it was a body blow to hear that “Bone” has passed away…. Paul Giegerich, Jr…. has gone home … Continue reading “Bone” →

What gets my attention? What touches my heart? Have you ever had your heart skip a beat…if so, you know it gets your attention ….  whether you’re in a meeting with the Pope, watching the Giants in the Superbowl, or have just won the lottery. Woe, what was that? It’s a signal about life and death, … Continue reading “My Heart Skips A Beat” →

Originally Posted May 28, 2020 What would it have been like to join the “Inklings”(Oxford Writer’s Group)  as they met at the “Eagle & Chicken” Pub in Oxford to discuss their latest writings. J.R.R. Tokien and C.S. Lewis, two of my favorite authors and great Christian apologists, would discuss their terrific stories and various Christian thoughts … Continue reading “The Eagle & Chicken Pub” →

Originally Posted May 27, 2020 Maybe because I’m not 39 anymore or maybe because we’re social distancing, but I’m thinking a lot about time.  The other day I noticed that Ken Osmond (Eddie Haskell of Leave It To Beaver fame) died at 76. Eddie was my favorite character …things always perked up when Eddie, the … Continue reading “Eddie Haskell—RIP” →

TAKEN FROM MAGNIFICAT, AUGUST 3, 2021 "My dear parents:  Once again, in farewell, I want to say with all my soul, God reward you for everything you have done for me. You brought me into life in order that I might give honor and glory to God. You had me baptized and reared me in … Continue reading “Take Courage” →

Meekness is often considered a weakness….”wishy washy…going along with anything, Casper Milk Toast….”. A better definition is “strength under control” …. “allowing God to defend you”.  Moses was called the meekest man on the face of the earth. (Numbers 12:3) In today’s reading the brother and sister of Moses tried to push him around….complaining that “hey, God … Continue reading “Moses, The Meekest Of Men” →

“And his disciples came and took (John The Baptist’s) body and buried it; and they went and told Jesus. Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a lonely place apart. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. As he went ashore he saw a … Continue reading “It’s Inconvenient To Love” →

“No pain, no gain”. We’ve all heard that phrase over the years…from parents, siblings, teachers, coaches, sergeants, bosses, etc. That message is usually delivered to us when we’re in pain…. “tough it out, Mr. Big Baby”.  I think the message is pretty clear… we need to push through discomfort and even pain to accomplish a particular goal, … Continue reading “No Pain, No Gain” →

I think most of us have heard the phrase. “ a prophet is not without honor except in his native place and in his own house.” Jesus said it himself in Matthew’s gospel. (Mt.13:54-58)  Why is that ? Is it because familiarity breeds contempt… “hey, I know you, you’re one of us… why should I listen to … Continue reading “ Don’t Kill The Messenger” →

Originally Posted May 26, 2020 I remember a discussion many years ago with my son who had just returned from a year of service. At one point he commented  “we need to get out of our comfort zone”. I don’t think I said anything, but I remember having  a resistance to it.... “gee, I like my comfort … Continue reading “Comfort Zone” →