The upcoming elections rhetoric is highlighting the divide over abortion in our country. There are three basic positions on this issue: it should always be
At times it may seem that the pursuit of virtue is little attended to in our current culture. Instead, virtue signaling seems to be more
Have you ever noticed how ‘mountains’ have a prominent place in Scripture? The readings for the second Sunday in Lent, for instance, tell the story
The pro-abortion, transgender, same sex ‘marriage,’ and LGBTQ agendas seem to always be at the forefront of daily experiences. These agendas seem to be a
The start of Advent and the Mass readings during Advent grabbed my attention this year. They are on the virtue of “readiness.” As I age,
The Advent and Christmas seasons bring a multitude of mail solicitations from all kinds of charities and non-profit organizations. And while it can be annoying
I have always been a big fan of Johnny Cash, and I was listening to some of his music the other day. His song/poem “Ragged
It seems that lately the majority of articles in the Catholic blogosphere and on news sites concerns the upcoming Synod on Synodality. And the issues
As part of the Eucharistic Revival mentioned in my previous post, our Archdiocese initiated a nine-day prayer and reflection vigil to prepare our hearts for
In the fitness and nutrition world we often say, “You are what you eat.” For example, eating excessive carbohydrates (especially simple sugars) and saturated fats,
As we get older and experience more injuries and infirmities, the popular catch phrase to describe one’s condition to others is “it’s the new normal.”
In the United States, the last Monday in May is Memorial Day. It is a day for remembering. For some, Memorial Day means the Indy
Over the last 25 years, I’ve volunteered in the summer as an Interpretive Ranger at a national park. This involves leading nature walks, giving lectures,
Because of my background, I can’t help but get caught up in the worldly affairs that surround me. This is especially the case for political
Over the years I have followed various national threat assessment analyses. These analyses report, discuss, and predict what are and what will be the major
Because of a past professional career in exercise science and physical fitness, I like to make analogies from the physical domain to the spiritual domain
While I am not a degreed historian, I have been a history buff all my life. Studying Church history, especially early Christianity, the Church fathers,
The recent midterm elections served notice that the pro-life movement has a long way to go. The 2022 elections focus seems to have been mainly
Every year on Veterans Day I reflect on my military experiences and on our current military situation. Granted, I am old codger but I still
While driving back home from a 40 Day for Life shift I got annoyed at all the political ads on the radio station to which
The death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and all the ceremonial doings around her passing and funeral got me reflecting on the value of “tradition.”
In the U.S. Army, we would get several days rest and relaxation (R&R) after prolonged missions and deployments. It wasn’t just an opportunity to rest,