Originally Posted March 3, 2022 Have you ever watched a boxing movie where the old cagey manager slurs, “Hey Rock, never fight a southpaw …. you’ll get confused by their fighting stance, and he’ll knock you on your fanny…. and kid, you got to practice, practice, practice… if you don’t, once you get bonked on … Continue reading “Practice Makes Perfect”
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“40 Day Opportunity”
Originally Posted March 2, 2022 “You are dust, and unto dust you shall return.” Yes, it’s Ash Wednesday….the beginning of Lent, the 40 Days. I have to admit that my initial reaction to Lent is often Auuuuuuuggggghhhhhh…… not Lent again. Truly the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Part of my problem is … Continue reading “40 Day Opportunity”
“Race For Last Place”
Originally Posted April 28, 2022 What is it about competition, the need to be first or at least to beat the person next to you? I had a good friend growing up who was very competitive … he just had to win. It did help him to achieve many things on the athletic field and … Continue reading “Race For Last Place”
“Let’s Go Fishin…”
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…”
“ Pay Attention to the IFs”
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”
“Friends of The Aged”
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”
“Stop, Look, & Listen”
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”
Dr. Neal J. Touhill, M.D.
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.
God Doesn’t Care About The Odds”
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”
“Holding My Breath”– A Bad Strategy
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
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