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”
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“Trying My Best”
“Moderation is a good thing….. the avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one’s behavior or political opinions.” Aristotle implied that moderation plays a vital role in all forms of moral excellence…”by finding the middle ground, we can cultivate virtues such as courage, generosity, and temperance, ultimately leading to a life of moral excellence”. The catechism says moderation … Continue reading “Trying My Best”
“Our Highlight Reel”
Originally Posted March 16, 2022 Boy, he’s really on his game! When someone is on their game, they’re playing their best…. every shot seem to go in, every pass is perfect, …. wow, great game. When you see highlight reels of great players, all the greatest plays patched together… they seem incredible. But highlight reels are … Continue reading “Our Highlight Reel”
“ B+ ”
Originally Posted March 15, 2022 AI still recall the trauma of my second semester Organic Chemistry class back at St. Louis U. My teacher was somewhat unusual…a bit like the “mad scientist”. He tended to think he was teaching a group of Nobel Science candidates, taking our exam questions from the Organic Chemistry Journal. (the … Continue reading “ B+ ”
“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”
“Beware of a Hardened Heart”
Originally Posted March 14, 2022 Hardness, “the resistance to deformation”, is an interesting phenomena. We know that diamonds are very hard; you can scratch glass with a diamond. On the Mohs Hardness scale, a diamond is a 10 (very hard) and talc is a 1 (very soft). Shall I go on ? Well, often things get harder over time. … Continue reading “Beware of a Hardened Heart”
“Extra Time & Money”
“Hey Chuck how’s it goin…. how you feeling …. how’s your health? Oh, pretty good Dave, I’m feeling pretty good…. I’m in pretty good shape”. Well Chuck may be correct and giving you the straight scoop or maybe not. He’ll have a more accurate report after he gets his annual physical from the doctor: “Chuck, … Continue reading “Extra Time & Money”
“Timing Is Everything In Life & Golf.” (Arnold Palmer)
Originally Posted March 10, 2022 Timing is such an important element in life…. whether in the stock market, your career, family decisions, love and war, prayer, etc. As they say, the right answer at the wrong time is the wrong answer, or better three hours too soon than a minute too late. God always has perfect timing. ”When the … Continue reading “Timing Is Everything In Life & Golf.” (Arnold Palmer)
“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?”
“Eyes Bigger Than My Appetite”
Originally Posted March 10, 2022 Judy has often told the story of her dad taking the family out to eat at a local cafeteria. The kids would fill their plates with all kinds of foods and goodies, while her dad would not get anything…just an empty plate. He would then eat all the food that the kids … Continue reading “Eyes Bigger Than My Appetite”
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