Originally posted on April 19, 2020 “Finding Help in Time of Need” The scriptures are filled with people finding themselves in trouble, big trouble and crying out for help. In Matthew’s gospel it speaks of Peter on the water … “when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save … Continue reading “Classic BLOGS… from the past” →

2020 is not the first time in history that mankind has been surprised with an  overwhelming fear and panic stemming from the latest trial and tribulation showing up on the scene. In truth, it seems to happen on a fairly regular basis. In 1945 the atomic bomb was dropped on Japan. A few years later Russia detonated … Continue reading “Let’s Pull Ourselves Together” →

We do a lot of celebrating in our family. We celebrate birthdays, Baptismal days, anniversaries, graduations, and of course the holy days and holidays. With our large family, it’s a challenge to come up with meaningful but economical gifts. Judy is the steward of the gift giving and almost always comes up with great ideas. … Continue reading “Tummy Ache Blues” →

It was summer in the early ‘50’s and it was really HOT. The Saturday matinee was 10 cents…no I’m serious , it was 10 cents. I can still picture walking from 90 degree heat into the really cool air conditioning of the theatre… visibly sighing as the coolness sank into my bones.  It was at least … Continue reading “Normal Life Is Always Changing” →

The other night I was thinking of all the good things of this earth, especially all the good men and women that I have known … wonderful people. I am very grateful for having known them. But then my next thought was so many of them have died…. and in the future many more will die. The … Continue reading “Life Wins” →

When the sun is shining and everything is going well, it’s easy to keep a commitment. I was a great Giants fan right after they had won the Super Bowl…. I love the Yankees in the middle of their championship runs…. I was a proud to be a Catholic when Pope John Paul II was … Continue reading “Burning Our Bridges” →

(ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED APRIL 4, 2020) I recently read that “laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress.” If that’s true then this is really a good time to laugh. I still remember coming home from classes at St. Louis U. with a lot of stress … Continue reading Did Jesus Ever Laugh? →

(Originally Published April 4, 2020) This is only my 3rd blog and already I’m struggling with a bit of writer’s block… Snoopy gives me hope. Actually I have a million ideas floating thru my head, but what does the Lord want me to share. I have often been intrigued with the distinction between the “logos”  … Continue reading Save Me Lord →

A couple of years ago my daughter Anne encouraged me to become a Hospice Volunteer. Although I’m taking a break from that, I had many wonderful experiences and I learned quite a bit. I was very impressed by how Hospice constantly worked to give their clients the best of care … putting together a team … Continue reading “Treating With Dignity” →

The other day as my mind wandered, I thought “ if I was an animal, being a hawk would be one of my top choices. Soaring in the clouds all day, occasionally popping down for a quick meal and then taking a nap before my next flight. They have great 20:2 vision…. or 8 times … Continue reading “Becoming A Snow Tire” →