I enjoy little children. When I see little children, I can’t help having a smile on my face…. they bring me joy as I watch them in their innocence, in their play… as I see them delight in a cookie or a toy … as I see them giggle or screech as their mom or … Continue reading “We Make God Smile”
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Ever Hear Of Self-Love?
Recently Archbishop Luis Martinez used me as an example in order to make a few points. He didn’t clear it with me. To be honest, I didn’t come off looking very good in the article. Hmmmmm. I know he died in 1956 when I was only 10 years old, so you may wonder how he … Continue reading Ever Hear Of Self-Love?
“There Are No Lone Rangers”
“Two are better than one…for if one falls, the other will lift him up; but woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up.” (Eccles. 4:9-10) There are no lone rangers that make it very far …. even the real “Lone Ranger” had Tonto…. his faithful Indian guide. In … Continue reading “There Are No Lone Rangers”
God Even Uses Our Sins
We don’t need to be a theologian to know that sin is not good. Just look around, look at history, look at our own life. Sin is not good. The Catechism reminds us that “sin is an offense against reason, truth, and right conscience; it is failure in genuine love for God … it wounds the nature of … Continue reading God Even Uses Our Sins
“The Real Derby”
Well today is the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby. The “Run for the Roses” is the first leg of the Triple Crown and the most famous and prestigious. Some 150,000 people attend the Derby with ~80,000 located in the “Infield”. Judy and I “saw” the race from there in 1969… it was pretty crazy with … Continue reading “The Real Derby”
“Plenary Indulgence”
Originally Posted Nov. 5, 2021 If you’re trying to explain the Christian faith to someone, you really want to focus on the love of God, his mercy and kindness and forgiveness of our sins, the promise of heaven….. I think the last thing you would want to bring up is indulgences. (the annulment process is probably a … Continue reading “Plenary Indulgence”
“ The Apple Of My Eye ”
Originally Posted Nov. 4, 2021 We all want to be special. We all want to experience being respected and valued and loved. It’s great when you walk into a room and someone comes over to greet you… “hey Dave, glad to see you…how are you doing…can I get you something…”. Years ago, my mother said that … Continue reading “ The Apple Of My Eye ”
“Never Touched By Honor”
We all need to know we are being cared for…. if not, we will feel the need to take care of our self…. “to look out for #1”. When I know I’m being cared for, I’m free to do what I’m called to do. It’s called trust. I trust that the Lord loves me and … Continue reading “Never Touched By Honor”
“Want To Feel Smarter?”
I often receives stories and anecdotes on “wisdom” from family and friends. I believe it’s because they love me and want me to improve myself… to get smarter. I received the following from my brother- in- law Larry who is also a very wise man…. One night on Cheers , a TV Sitcom, Cliff Clavin said to his buddy, Norm … Continue reading “Want To Feel Smarter?”
“Be Ready For The Unexpected”
Recently I’ve come to think a bit more about Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist. One of the first things that hits me is that while Mary batted a thousand in her interaction with the angel Gabriel, Zechariah struck out on three pitches…. Mary believed and Zechariah doubted; Mary is praised while Zechariah is … Continue reading “Be Ready For The Unexpected”
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