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”
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“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 I 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+ ”
“Hey, I’m No Jimmy The Greek”
Future saint or sinner?!? Gamblers think they have a special gift in predicting the future; yet in the long run most of them end up broke. At times all of us give it a try…. from predicting the weather, to the elections, to ball games. In 2022 you heard “no way the Yankees aren’t bringing home … Continue reading “Hey, I’m No Jimmy The Greek”
“Sacred Heart Of Jesus”
One of the promises to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673 was that , “I will bless every place where an image of my Sacred Heart is exposed and honored.” When I grew up, it was common that Catholic families had a picture of the Sacred Heart displayed. As a young child I was drawn to the painting of … Continue reading “Sacred Heart Of Jesus”
“The Kids Will Be Okay”
The news of the day is not encouraging…. wars, declines in our culture and society, an inability to agree on even the most basic of truths, and the trends seem to be heading the wrong way. With that in mind, it’s not uncommon for the elderly to express concern about the life they’re leaving to … Continue reading “The Kids Will Be Okay”
“For All The Saints”
The Communion of Saints includes the Church militant (Church on earth), Church suffering ( souls in purgatory), and the Church triumphant (the Church in heaven). You and I who are reading this BLOG are part of the Church militant; we are still in the fight. Our destiny is still up in the air. Having just celebrated All Saints and All … Continue reading “For All The Saints”
“Run Along”
“Okay, run along”….that was my mother’s way to let me know she needed a break from my intense presence. She needed time alone. The phrase “run along” came back to me the other day as I was reading a meditation by Dorothy Day for All Souls Day. She spoke about the process of her mother’s death. “Indeed … Continue reading “Run Along”
“Beware of a Hardened Heart”
Originally Posted Mar. 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”
“Timing Is Everything In Life And In Golf.” (Arnold Palmer)
Originally Posted Mar. 11, 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 And In Golf.” (Arnold Palmer)
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