Sometimes I come across a story that really startles me, that knocks me back, even convicts me. As I read it, I may not initially be convicted, but gradually I come to realize that woe, this applies to me. You may recall when Nathan the prophet told David the story of the rich landowner who … Continue reading “Jesus Comes For Sinners….. Join The Club ”
Category: Mercy
“We Didn’t Even Know Who He Was”
“Behold, I make all things new.” (Rev. 21:5) I remember this verse in the movie, The Passion of the Christ; Jesus speaking to his mother on the way to the cross….. a powerful moment. In truth I guess this statement can be applied to every word uttered from the mouth of the God. Jesus always makes all things … Continue reading “We Didn’t Even Know Who He Was”
“Is God Fair?”
Fair…… “impartial, honest, free from self-interest or favoritism, loving…”. Fairness is a good thing. I can still remember arguments as kids ….. “hey, that’s not fair, you’re cheating; I’m taking my football and going home.” Well it looks like it’s not only kids who complain about fairness. In today’s reading from Ezekiel, the subject of fairness is brought … Continue reading “Is God Fair?”
“Return With Your Whole Heart”
God does not reach out to his lost sheep with a tepid and distracted effort. He uses all of his godly love and strength to draw us back; he knows that eternity is at stake. And God demands a full response from us. Today’s morning prayer, mass readings and meditations (ref. Magnificat, 2-21-24) were a … Continue reading “Return With Your Whole Heart”
“Just The Facts Ma’am”
Back in the 1950’s I enjoyed watching the detective series Dragnet, starring Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday. Joe was a no nonsense guy, not into “small talk”…… “just the facts ma’am…just the facts.” Joe Friday could really make the guilty guy sweat. I read that there are 9 tricks to determining if someone is telling the truth…one … Continue reading “Just The Facts Ma’am”
“Give Me Souls…Take Away The Rest!”
Today is his feast day of St. John Bosco known as Don (Father) Bosco. I’ve read many intriguing things about him over the years… his journey from poverty, his physical strength and athletic gifts… he was a magician, his great love for the poor and delinquent kids. He didn’t just preach, he developed practical ways … Continue reading “Give Me Souls…Take Away The Rest!”
“What A Family”
I think I’ve mentioned how I enjoy the books of Samuel and the stories of King David. I first remember reading them back in the late 1970’s. In fact I was so touched by the friendship of David and Jonathan that we named our first son “Jonathan David”. Today’s reading from the first book of … Continue reading “What A Family”
“Saints Can be Normal”
Today I stumbled on a story about Frank Simmonds. I had never heard of him, but was intrigued as soon as I began to learn a few things about him. His story is told in a book entitled, “Convicted by Mercy”: The Journey of Frank Simmonds from the Streets to Sanctity. “This riveting book by his wife, Rita Simmonds, tells the … Continue reading “Saints Can be Normal”
“We Need Each Other”
I enjoy reading about groupings of saints; holy people that knew each other and helped each other in fighting the good fight of faith. We read the other day about Mother Cabrini and Pope Leo XIII. Most of us are familiar with the lives of Pope John Paul II and Mother Teresa…. talented and holy people that collaborated in changing the … Continue reading “We Need Each Other”
“One Simple Act”
Looking back, I can easily recall the major “life changing” events of my life ….. my early family life, including happy and sad moments, my meeting and later marrying Judy, our children and grandchildren & GGC, major job changes, moves to various parts of the country, time in the service, and most of all the wonderful … Continue reading “One Simple Act”
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