Category: Perseverance

“The Power of God’s Will”

I used to enjoy the stories of the old west. You had to be tough to survive in the old west. There often was no law ….you had to defend yourself. You had to be a tough cookie to survive in the Old West. Well if you read between the lines of the New Testament, … Continue reading “The Power of God’s Will” →

“Invalid Password”

If you’ve ever read a spy novel or watched a detective series on TV, you know that getting information from the “bad guy” is always a big deal. In some cases the interrogation is somewhat mild, in other cases it can get pretty tough. Well, I think one method that even the most brutal interrogators … Continue reading “Invalid Password” →

“Be On Guard”

For many years I have been blessed by the readings of St. Alphonsus Liguori. His writings are always straight forward…. tough and challenging, but you knew what he was talking about. In a recent meditation, he provided some advice on how to battle the evil one. It has been said by many holy people over … Continue reading “Be On Guard” →

Did Michelangelo Have A “To-Do List” ???

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” ??? →

“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”  →

“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” →