Originally Posted April 5, 2023 There were not many heroes during Holy Week… a lot of cowards and thieves and betrayers, but not many “Medal of Honor” winners. Sometimes I tend to divide the participants into the holy faithful saintly ones on one side (e.g. Mary) and the bums and cowards on the other side … Continue reading “Only One Hero… and It’s Not Me”
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“Yikes, It’s Holy Week Already”
Originally Posted April 3, 2023 It’s Holy Week… how’s everyone doing with their Lenten practices … having a good Lent? A good friend of mine often says that “God designs his Lent and it usually contains a number of surprises… unplanned interruptions.” Well my friend had unplanned Heart Surgery during this Lent, so it looks … Continue reading “Yikes, It’s Holy Week Already”
What An Honor
Many traveled to Michigan hoping to simply show some small sign of how much the life of Steve Clark meant to them. I went looking to contribute even a bit to the honor due this great man. But I was surprised, it was I who was blessed; it was I who received honor. I was … Continue reading What An Honor
“Steve”
Our dear friend and brother Steve Clark has finished the race. Steve has now seen his beloved Lord face to face. He has been welcomed home and what a welcome it must have been. How do you describe this great life. Steve’s obituary does a wonderful job of outlining his many accomplishments… pioneer, intellectual leader of … Continue reading “Steve”
“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”
“No Accidental Deaths”
Most of us have heard the phrase, 'A coward dies a thousand times before his death, but the valiant taste of death but once.” (ref.William Shakespeare, Julius Caesar) I sometimes think of this phrase when I read the scriptures about Jesus dodging various bullets throughout his public ministry, because it wasn’t his time. In Nazareth they tried to throw him … Continue reading “No Accidental Deaths”
“Jesus Comes For Sinners….. Join The Club ”
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 ”
“Suffering Is Not All Bad”
Originally Posted March 18, 2022 Often the truths of God seem counter intuitive… they are not what you would expect…. almost going against common sense. It would seem the rich are better off than the poor and should be happier here on earth and in eternity; the poor just get the “short end of the … Continue reading “Suffering Is Not All Bad”
“Temptations”
Originally Posted March 17, 2022 The Catechism tells us that “temptation is an attraction, either from outside oneself or from within, to act contrary to right reason and the commandments of God.” (CCC 538). “Temptation is something you want to have or to do, even though you know you shouldn't. That bag of peanut butter cups on top … Continue reading “Temptations”
“The Lord Is With Us”
“Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. (1Thes. 5:16-18) Too often when I hear the call to “pray always”, I consider it a duty that is almost impossible to carry out. Even if I have a regular prayer time and spend time in devotions, … Continue reading “The Lord Is With Us”
