Memorial Day …a chance to thank and pray for all who have given their lives for our country. May the Lord welcome each of them home to heaven.  Larry Kaelin (Judy's Brother) on Lake Webster, IN “No greater gift than to lay down your life for your friend”(John 15:13).  I can tend to gloss over that … Continue reading “Happy Memorial Day” →

Made It To Indiana Well, we just left our daughter Cristin’s home in Lansing after a great visit. Cath & Chris packed their suitcases, stroller, car seat and miscellaneous items into the car with our stuff and we’re off to South Bend for the wedding. Nina is complaining a bit about riding on the roof … Continue reading “Wedding At Notre Dame” →

Originally Posted April 30, 2020 How does faith work? Why do some believe and some don’t? Is there such a thing as a “leap of faith”? There are many good questions about faith.  Missouri is nicknamed “the Show-Me State”…. people don’t just believe, you need to show me.  Well, the scripture, the saints, and the Catechism says that there’s … Continue reading “Leap Of Faith” →

Originally Posted April 29, 2020 I had dozed off and was half asleep and half awake. I had this dream of St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Augustine having a discussion about a particularly difficult theological situation…. ”Tom, this is really a tough one. I agree Augie. I know we both have a lot of wisdom, … Continue reading “Delusions of Grandeur ???” →

I’m often intrigued by how the Lord interacted with his disciples. He frequently would ask questions of them that he already knew the answers to … remember the discussion on the “Road to Emmaus”, where he kept asking questions of Cleopas that he obviously knew the answers.  Why did he do this? In today’s reading from … Continue reading “What Do You Want?” →

Our trip continues. We are still in Michigan getting some good time with our daughter Cristin & family. We went to grandson Nick’s “Tae Kwon Do” class…. a Korean martial art with emphasis on head-height kicks, jumping spinning kicks, and fast kicking techniques…. yikes, I pulled a muscle just watching. Nick has developed quite a skill. … Continue reading “Race For Last Place” →

A quick update on our trip before I get to the BLOG message. Well, we’re hanging out in Dimondale, Michigan with our daughter Cristin and husband Jon and family. After a good night’s sleep we went to 8am Mass with Cris and several of the kids. After dropping Ian off for his last day of … Continue reading “It Is Finished” →

Well we started our day in Freemont Ohio at 8am Mass at St. Ann’s…a beautiful church. After a pretty good breakfast at the Holiday Inn, we were off.  St. Ann's Church In Ohio Due to  a last minute inspiration, we stopped in Chelsea Michigan at the Servants of the Word Center to see a good friend, … Continue reading “The Road Trip Continues ….. Come Holy Spirit” →

Well, we’re off on our Road Trip as mentioned last Friday. It’s early Sunday morning; the car packed, full of gas, and we’re heading out on I-80 West…into Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. Wow, is this exciting or what. Lord Jesus bless our travel and keep us safe.  "We're All Packed" Let me mention a few … Continue reading “We’re Off” →

Originally Posted April 28, 2020 ESPN has a new series on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls focusing on  their glory years…6 NBA Championships called “The Last Dance”. It focus on the drama behind the scenes…. things that you may find interesting and things you’d really prefer never to know about. Well if ESPN can do … Continue reading “Pulling Back The Curtain” →