The grace of God allows you to do things you just couldn’t do on your own. It doesn’t make it easy, it makes it possible. Personally I’d prefer that grace would make things easy and enjoyable and funny and cheerful and wonderful. Ultimately doing the will of God thru God’s grace, makes it all those … Continue reading “WE ARE SO BLESSED”
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“Even The Saints Fail”
Over the years I have enjoyed reading about the saints. Their stories inspired me to want to love and serve the Lord. Yet to be honest many of the portrayals of these “Hall of Famers” described them as sinless, having never made any mistake, at least no serious mistakes. While one part of me is … Continue reading “Even The Saints Fail”
“Friends of The Aged”
Originally Posted April 26, 2022 There’s a retired priest at our parish, who is great…an excellent teacher, filled with the Holy Spirit, having lived many years serving the Lord … a wonderful witness of Jesus Christ. He once noted in a homily, “you know, I’m not getting any younger… I’m getting older… no, I’m actually … Continue reading “Friends of The Aged”
“Stop, Look, & Listen”
Originally Posted April 25, 2022 Whenever I find myself “out of peace”, it should prompt me to ask “why”. Why am I out of peace…why am I not content…why am I uneasy…. what’s going on? It’s a grace to actually pause long enough to ask these questions. When I don’t pause, I tend to move … Continue reading “Stop, Look, & Listen”
“Take Courage And Be A Man”
I love the passage from the first book of Kings that recalls the death of King David. This great warrior king is coming to the end of his life, and what a life it has been ….a life filled with incredible “ups and downs”. A simple shepherd boy who is anointed by Samuel as the … Continue reading “Take Courage And Be A Man”
“Give Me Souls…Take Away The Rest!”
Today is his feast day of St. John Bosco known as Don (Father) Bosco. I’ve read many intriguing things about him over the years… his journey from poverty, his physical strength and athletic gifts… he was a magician, his great love for the poor and delinquent kids. He didn’t just preach, he developed practical ways … Continue reading “Give Me Souls…Take Away The Rest!”
“It Was A Good Trip”
Well, we’re back from our trip. It was a full 6 days with many blessings and a few challenges. It’s amazing that once you commit to something, there’s no turning back… the bridges are burnt and you have no option but to push through. Here’s a quick overview of our trip. Since we haven’t traveled … Continue reading “It Was A Good Trip”
“Experiencing God’s Pleasure”
“We’re leavin on a jet plane, don’t know when I’ll be back again…..oh babe, I hate to go…” Anyone remember that John Denver song? Well. Judy and I are leavin on a jet plane tomorrow and we do know when we’ll be back again…actually we’ll be back in 5 days. We’re going to visit our daughter … Continue reading “Experiencing God’s Pleasure”
Dr. Neal J. Touhill, M.D.
Originally Posted April 21, 2022 A mass is being said today for my father. It’s the anniversary of his death. He died on April 21, 1956. Being nine years old when he passed, I had not been allowed to view the casket or go to the grave site. When my brother and I visited his grave for … Continue reading Dr. Neal J. Touhill, M.D.
“What A Family”
I think I’ve mentioned how I enjoy the books of Samuel and the stories of King David. I first remember reading them back in the late 1970’s. In fact I was so touched by the friendship of David and Jonathan that we named our first son “Jonathan David”. Today’s reading from the first book of … Continue reading “What A Family”
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