As I read an article about St. Angela of Foligno today, I was struck by her honest profession of a serious fault. This particular fault is something that I can relate to… it’s some conglomeration of scrupulosity, shame, pride, and probably a whole lot more. “Born around 1248, Angela had been living a worldly life … Continue reading “Be Honest In Confession”
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“What To Do With The Time Given To Us” (Gandalf)
It’s been about 6 weeks since my last BLOG. While I’m still uncertain about plans for future writings, I do have a sense that maybe I should occasionally publish a BLOG. So, here we go. To me the most dramatic scene in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings Trilogy is when Gandalf fights the Balrog on the bridge … Continue reading “What To Do With The Time Given To Us” (Gandalf)
“The BLOG Is Taking A Break”
Well, it's time for the BLOG to take a break...it's been a good run, but for now it looks like we need a break...for a time...or for even longer. Thanks for the memories.
“Happiness Is Possible”
Do you want to be happy???
“I’d Prefer Raphael Over Gandalf”
Many of us have read the Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. The stories are a wonder and keep you on the edge of your seat. Well the Bible has stories that will rival the adventures of Bilbo and Frodo and Gandalf. I love the book of Tobit. What a great adventure ! It has … Continue reading “I’d Prefer Raphael Over Gandalf”
“Is There Such A Thing As A Stupid Question ??? ”
Originally Posted May 3, 2020 We’ve all heard that there’s no such thing as a “stupid question”, or “the only dumb question is the question that you don’t ask”. Regardless, most of us have been the recipient of the “dumb question award”. You ask the question and everyone in the room puts their head down … Continue reading “Is There Such A Thing As A Stupid Question ??? ”
“It’s Not Too Late”
Originally Posted May 2, 2020 We all love an underdog. We root for the person that is down on his luck, has suffered a catastrophe, who has no chance…. the guy is out of shape, he’s too old, maybe an alcoholic. Everyone has written him off, including himself. We remember underdog movies like Hoosiers and Rudy, … Continue reading “It’s Not Too Late”
“Leap Of Faith”
Originally Posted April 30, 2020 How does faith work? Why do some believe and some don’t? Is there such a thing as a “leap of faith”? There are many good questions about faith. Missouri is nicknamed “the Show-Me State”…. people don’t just believe, you need to show me. Well, the scripture, the saints, and the Catechism says that there’s … Continue reading “Leap Of Faith”
“Remain In The Lord”
We can do nothing apart from teh Lord....
“Extrapolate At Your Own Risk”
Be careful of extrapolation.....
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