Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”  Powerful words… a powerful proclamation on “truth”. Jesus is the way, the truth , and the life. And on the contrary , Satan is … Continue reading “The Truth Sets Us Free” →

I was wondering if Methuselah ever said, “ boy time flies”. My guess is that at the end of his life he probably uttered, “ the days are long and the years are short”. In case you’ve forgotten, Methuselah, the grandfather of Noah, died at the age of 969 …. the oldest of all human … Continue reading “ Heavenly Travel Agent” →

In today’s world the “news” just doesn’t cover your local town, but your state, the nation, and the world. In the church, you don’t just know about your local pastor, but the neighboring parishes and dioceses, the bishops, the U.S. , and the world. Every day you hear the “news”… mainly the bad or disturbing … Continue reading St. Gregory or The Stooges ??? →

St. Augustine describes the Sermon on the Mount as  “the perfect standard of the Christian Life”…and the Beatitudes as the “centerpiece” of the sermon.  St. Ambrose says, “ the Beatitudes are meant to be directed inward towards our internal poverty and the attainment of spiritual peace as preparation for the spiritual combat necessary to save our souls … Continue reading “The Perfect Standard” →

Well, as you are reading this BLOG, we will be on our way home from the proverbial “Road Trip”. We left Tennessee on Sunday morning, made our way into Virginia, where we stopped overnight in Lexington, having dinner a short distance from VMI (Virginia Military Institute) … notable graduates include Robert E. Lee, George Marshall, … Continue reading “What A Trip” →

Originally Posted May 2, 2020 We all love an underdog. We root for the person that is down on his luck, has suffered a catastrophe, who has no chance…. the guy is out of shape, he’s too old, maybe an alcoholic. Everyone has written him off, including himself.  We remember underdog movies like Hoosiers and Rudy, … Continue reading “It’s Not Too Late” →

Originally Posted May 1, 2020 "Eli & The Rookie" One is the veteran… Super Bowl MVP’s, numerous records, future Hall of Famer, an Icon….. the other is a rookie  with a lot of potential but few accomplishments. We admire those who have accomplished much, who have won honors, who are considered the veterans, who have persevered. They come … Continue reading “We Honor The Veteran” →

We’re ending the readings from Tobit. After this fascinating story of desperate need and sorrow, prayer, and deliverance by God, it ends with Raphael, the Archangel, giving words of wisdom to Tobit and Tobias. How do we act when we receive a gift from God ? How should we respond? Let’s see what Raphael says: … Continue reading “Don’t Be Slow To Give Him Thanks” →

I really enjoy the readings from Tobit. It’s like an exciting novel. Today’s reading shows Tobit  and Sarah ready to end their lives…so distraught with their sorrows. Out of their distress they cried out to God.  “The prayer of both was heard in the presence of the glory of the great God. And Raphael was sent to heal … Continue reading “Help Is On The Way” →

I love the readings from Tobit which began today at daily mass. I was struck by Tobit’s wife admonishing him when he began to “lose it” due to his trials and tribulations. Tobit was a great man, but he obviously had a few character weaknesses. There’s nothing like some real pressure to test what’s in … Continue reading “The Lessons Of Tobit” →