Have you ever tried to perform when you’re fatigued. If you’re not sure, try this….. go out and run five or six “50 yard wind sprints”. If you can still stand up, go and try to shoot the basketball, it’s a disaster…. “air ball city”. You probably will limp to the side, become nauseous, and look to … Continue reading Fatigue
Category: Virtue
Trying To Figure It Out
It seems we’re always trying to figure life out. I’ve spent a good chunk of my life in the scriptures and the teachings of the Catholic Church, in words from encyclicals and the Catechism, from the teachings of the saints and other holy men and women…. trying to understand the things of God. At various times … Continue reading Trying To Figure It Out
When I Get Big
I guess this BLOG is mainly directed to my grandchildren…. those who are still trying to figure out what they’re going to do when they get big. When I was 7, I was going to be a major league baseball player. When my son Jon was 7 , he was going to be a fireman. … Continue reading When I Get Big
Fear Can Be Good
Is fear always bad ? Can fear be healthy? I read that “fear is programmed into your nervous system, and gives you the survival instincts you need to keep yourself safe from danger. Fear is unhealthy when it makes you more cautious than you really need to be to stay safe, and when it prevents you … Continue reading Fear Can Be Good
Yikes, There Goes The Baby
“Don’t throw out the baby with the bathwater”. I think we’ve all heard that phrase. Frequently we’re required to make changes, even big changes; it’s important during the midst of these changes that we maintain and protect the essentials. You can see this process unfold in many arenas… sports, government, the family, community, the church. … Continue reading Yikes, There Goes The Baby
Make Us Love What You Command
A number of things have caught my eye recently. I hope they actually help me to make some changes in my life…perhaps small changes, but hopefully important ones. In the Collect of today’s mass, there was one line that hit me… ”make us love what you command”. Hmmmm, sounds simple. But think about it. If God commands me to … Continue reading Make Us Love What You Command
Down In The Dumps ?
Have you ever been “down in the dumps”…… gloomy, downcast, bummed out, dejected, downcast, depressed, sad …. . If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then I guess you haven’t been. Have you heard of GAD ? ”GAD is generalized anxiety disorder marked by excessive, exaggerated anxiety and worry about everyday life events for no obvious reason. … Continue reading Down In The Dumps ?
The Underdog
“Studies have shown that the literal act of witnessing an underdog story gives us hope. Win or lose, humans are drawn to these stories because they inspire us to believe that we too can overcome. We can conquer something overwhelming. We can rise again after a devastating loss.” No wonder we like underdog stories. There are a lot of great … Continue reading The Underdog
Decide To Be Content
Merlin Carothers and Padre Pio are two of my favorite holy people. Each has played a significant role in moving me to love and serve the Lord. Merlin’s autobiographical book “Prison To Praise” caught my attention over 50 years ago when I was trying my best to keep the Lord at a distance. I re-read … Continue reading Decide To Be Content
The Holy Spirit Is Everywhere
The other day I was on the road to do a few errands… nothing fancy or complicated. I was headed to Cosco. It was about 1:30pm, a time I’ve often found the store is pretty empty. I planned to pop “in and out”. As I pulled in to get gas, I thought “hmmmm, pretty crowded…oh … Continue reading The Holy Spirit Is Everywhere
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