Originally Posted April 27, 2022 There are many striking stories of Jesus’s 50 days on earth after the resurrection. We learn so much about the Lord’s care and concern for us and also about his followers and what they were thinking. You often hear “after all the apostles had witnessed over the previous three years, … Continue reading “Let’s Go Fishin…” →

It’s only a two letter word, but very powerful… success or failure…happiness or sadness…fortunes or poverty can depend on it. It’s the word IF….” if you do this, then this will happen……you will receive this, provided you do that…”  There are people who have the potential to be a great doctor or scientist or lawyer or … Continue reading “ Pay Attention to the IFs”  →

Originally Posted April 26, 2022 There’s a retired priest at our parish, who is great…an excellent teacher, filled with the Holy Spirit, having lived many years serving the Lord … a wonderful witness of Jesus Christ. He once noted in a homily, “you know, I’m not getting any younger… I’m getting older… no, I’m actually … Continue reading “Friends of The Aged” →

Originally Posted April 25, 2022 Whenever I find myself “out of peace”, it should prompt me to ask “why”. Why am I out of peace…why am I not content…why am I uneasy…. what’s going on? It’s a grace to actually pause long enough to ask these questions. When I don’t pause, I tend to move … Continue reading “Stop, Look, & Listen” →

Originally Posted April 21, 2022 A mass is being said today for my father. It’s  the anniversary of his death. He died on April 21, 1956. Being nine years old when he passed, I had not been  allowed to view the casket or go to the grave site. When my brother and I visited his grave for … Continue reading Dr. Neal J. Touhill, M.D.  →

Has anyone noticed the number of sports betting ads on TV lately? If you haven’t noticed, you must not have a TV. And these ads are not the occasional sleazy commercial you’d expect to be aired on some Los Vegas hotel channel. These are professional ads pushed by famous celebrities. Sports betting is portrayed as … Continue reading God Doesn’t Care About The Odds” →

At times children can be pretty good at manipulating their parents. “I’m going to hold my breath until you give me another Oreo cookie…. if you don’t get me a new iPhone for my birthday, I’m going to run away.” "I Want My Way...Right Now" Sometimes manipulation works and sometimes it doesn’t. A wise parent is … Continue reading “Holding My Breath”– A Bad Strategy →

Originally Posted April 7, 2022 I think most of us have heard the Chinese proverb, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step", i.e.  even the longest and most difficult ventures have a starting point; something which begins with one first step. But, the problem is often taking that first step. Discouragement can prevent us … Continue reading “We Have A Long Journey… Let’s Begin” →

You may have noticed that I took a break from the BLOG during the Christmas season. I have to say there’s a certain pressure that comes from publishing a daily BLOG. It was nice to not have that pressure for a few weeks.  Sometimes putting the BLOG together comes easily and it’s a joy. I … Continue reading BLOG Update-January 2024 →

Originally Posted April 5, 2022 Today is a beautiful day… a glimpse of early spring. The sun is out, not a cloud in the sky, 50 degrees ….. invigorating. The mothers have their babies out, enjoying some good conversation as they keep an eye on the little ones. I’m struck by a couple of my … Continue reading “I Make All Things New” →