As a kid, I used to hear, “if you’re not good, you’re going to get a lump of coal for Christmas”…. “Oh no……. not a lump of coal”.  (Getting a lump of coal in your Christmas stocking traditionally means that Santa Claus thinks you've been misbehaving.)  Well this year we’re not so much worried about getting a lump … Continue reading “Lump of Coal ???” →

Originally Posted June 17, 2020 My daughter Catherine, who is on the Board of Directors of my BLOG, suggested I move some of the posts back to the topic of the Coronavirus… since the name of the BLOG is “Dave’s Thoughts During The Coronavirus”. Well, one thing I’m doing  is  reading stories to my younger grandchildren on ZOOM.  My … Continue reading “Chief Big Face” →

Originally Posted June 16, 2020 Growing up I loved to play basketball. If we could have leveled the playing field, I would have been pretty good; I needed to be at least a foot taller. At 6’9”, I would have been something. (To prove my point, a very famous NBA star and I have the … Continue reading Level Playing Field ??? →

Have you ever felt like taking your ball and going home?  It may be your life is getting to be a bit too much and you’re tired and even weary… maybe the problems are just getting you down…your prayers seem to be falling into a “black hole”…ie. where is the Lord on this one ….. I’m tired … Continue reading “Stay In The Game” →

I love the Advent season. In addition to the beautiful readings that help us focus on being ready for the Lord’s second coming and remembering the first Christmas, we have the decorations and customs that have been with us for so many years…so many great traditions…. so many memories. As I remember our Christmas trees … Continue reading “Eyes of Wonder During Advent” →

At times as I read about God in the scriptures, I can envision him primarily as a great and mighty God who does not tolerate any “funny business”; he does not “suffer fools gladly” as the saying goes. It’s a pretty intimidating thought and can cause a certain “quaking in my boots”. Yet that is a very … Continue reading “ Rescue Us Lord “ →

I’ve been working my way through a book by Cardinal Sarah, entitled “The Day Is Now Far Spent”. It is an excellent description of the current state of the world and the church; however, it’s not for the faint hearted. With power, insight, and the blinding light of the Holy Spirit, he paints a very … Continue reading “On Fire For The Gospel” →

What does “loving God with your whole heart, soul, mind, and strength” have to do with a boat “planing” on the water? Hmmmm, that’s a very interesting question. Is there any connection? Well, we don’t have time to contact Leonardo da Vinci or Thomas Aquinas, so I guess I’m going to have to jump in … Continue reading “Giving 100%” →

Originally Posted June 15, 2020 We’ve heard the  admonition  “before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes”… ie. look to understand his experiences, challenges and thought processes. This is also called empathy,…. “ the ability to sense other people's emotions… to imagine what someone else is thinking or feeling; it’s the capacity to place oneself in another's position.”  Something … Continue reading “Does He Understand Us” →

Originally Posted June 12, 2020 If you want to stop your complaining, you need to spend time with people who don’t complain. This morning I met with a group of friends. We met outside, with proper social distancing, to discuss how we’re doing. I have known these men for many years. We meet to share … Continue reading “In Case You’re Thinking Of Complaining” →