I’m a big “To-Do List” person. Almost everyday I refresh my “To-Do” list .... adding new items, crossing off completed items. Now, I don’t always do everything that’s on my list; to be honest, some things get bounced down the road to another day, another week, another month….okay, even another lifetime. Michelangelo Painting The Sistine … Continue reading Did Michelangelo Have A “To-Do List” ???
Category: Virtue
“Consolation Awaiting All Who Persevere Through Suffering”
Life really has its “ups and downs”. On some days you’re on the top of the world; on other days, you’re down in the dumps. The Book of Job describes the story of someone experiencing this “yo-yo” of life. He goes from a great place to the worst place, and then back to the best place. … Continue reading “Consolation Awaiting All Who Persevere Through Suffering”
“Be Quick To Forgive”
There’s been a lot of words on forgiveness lately. Today’s gospel covers the call to forgive 7x77. Jesus then includes the parable about the man who is forgiven much who then refuses forgiveness to another. The Lord comes down hard on those who refuses to forgive, especially after having been forgiven much. (Mt. 18:21-35) I … Continue reading “Be Quick To Forgive”
“Don’t Forget To Pray For Us”
Today is February 29, 2024. Today we buried the cremains of my brother Neal who passed away last March 17th. It was a blessed passing as he received the Last Rites and Apostolic Blessing before he died. Brown, or Uncle Brown, as he was known to family, had previously made a decision to donate his … Continue reading “Don’t Forget To Pray For Us”
“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”
“Taking It Up A Notch”
Remember yesterday’s BLOG about “only the good dying young …. while the Lord giving the rest of us extra time to get our act together”? Well today’s May reading might actually add a footnote to that BLOG. The reading is from Isaiah: “Just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not … Continue reading “Taking It Up A Notch”
“Shadow Side of The Soul”
There are many excellent spiritual authors today who speak the truth in compelling ways. While all may be truthful and good and helpful, I find there are some that tend to almost always get my attention, to frequently make a point that hits home with me. Fr. Donald Haggerty of St. Pat’s Cathedral is one of … Continue reading “Shadow Side of The Soul”
“Four Absolutes”
Here we are in the early days of Lent 2024 and I’m still sorting out plans for the 40 days. I recently launched into a new book; it’s title is “Eric Liddell: Pure Gold”. I’d guest that most of you remember that name from the award winning movie, “Chariots of Fire”. The book provides much of the … Continue reading “Four Absolutes”
“Judy: Getting Ready For Lent”
Judy’s had a pretty good Lenten preparation. After our trip to Michigan with assorted challenges, she had an infected molar pulled, and we are now in the “out patient” waiting room at Morristown Hospital, while Judy is in surgery to have a cyst removed from her liver. She is very brave and is all set … Continue reading “Judy: Getting Ready For Lent”
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