Originally Posted March 2, 2022 “You are dust, and unto dust you shall return.” Yes, it’s Ash Wednesday….the beginning of Lent, the 40 Days. I have to admit that my initial reaction to Lent is often Auuuuuuuggggghhhhhh…… not Lent again. Truly the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. Part of my problem is … Continue reading “40 Day Opportunity”
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“Judy: Getting Ready For Lent”
Judy’s had a pretty good Lenten preparation. After our trip to Michigan with assorted challenges, she had an infected molar pulled, and we are now in the “out patient” waiting room at Morristown Hospital, while Judy is in surgery to have a cyst removed from her liver. She is very brave and is all set … Continue reading “Judy: Getting Ready For Lent”
“Race For Last Place”
Originally Posted April 28, 2022 What is it about competition, the need to be first or at least to beat the person next to you? I had a good friend growing up who was very competitive … he just had to win. It did help him to achieve many things on the athletic field and … Continue reading “Race For Last Place”
“Let’s Go Fishin…”
Originally Posted April 27, 2022 There are many striking stories of Jesus’s 50 days on earth after the resurrection. We learn so much about the Lord’s care and concern for us and also about his followers and what they were thinking. You often hear “after all the apostles had witnessed over the previous three years, … Continue reading “Let’s Go Fishin…”
“ Pay Attention to the IFs”
It’s only a two letter word, but very powerful… success or failure…happiness or sadness…fortunes or poverty can depend on it. It’s the word IF….” if you do this, then this will happen……you will receive this, provided you do that…” There are people who have the potential to be a great doctor or scientist or lawyer or … Continue reading “ Pay Attention to the IFs”
“Just The Facts Ma’am”
Back in the 1950’s I enjoyed watching the detective series Dragnet, starring Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday. Joe was a no nonsense guy, not into “small talk”…… “just the facts ma’am…just the facts.” Joe Friday could really make the guilty guy sweat. I read that there are 9 tricks to determining if someone is telling the truth…one … Continue reading “Just The Facts Ma’am”
“Choosing Christ Brings Eternal Reward”
Today is the feast of the great Japanese martyrs Saint Paul Miki and his companions. They suffered terribly as they took refuge in the cross on which they died for Christ. “These servants of the truth were raised with Christ above the heavens, while their enemies, like all who boast of their violent power, died unremembered.” (ref. … Continue reading “Choosing Christ Brings Eternal Reward”
“WE ARE SO BLESSED”
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”
“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”
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