I got reminded two months ago that Death is coming for me. The cardiologist, who had incidentally diagnosed my late mother’s atrial fibrillation, told me
By Elizabeth McClung Grief changes the lens through which you see the world. Everything seems new. But, it isn’t new as in novel and filled
Joe died suddenly and quickly from a heart attack. He lived alone so no one knew Joe had died until a neighbor found him on
When I was a small child, singer Don Cornell had a huge radio hit (1955) with a tune called “The Bible Tells Me So”: Have
If I was ever diagnosed with a terminal illness, I’ve often wondered, how I would I react? Would I be filled with fear and dread?
Thanksgiving is coming up quickly, with Advent and Christmas following close behind. With snow in the forecast and decorations in all the stores, it’s time
Sometime in the Future “Daddy, What’s a Statue?” “I’m sorry honey. What did you say?” “Statue. What is it?” “Spell it for me.” “S-T-A-T-U-E.” He
“Never miss an opportunity to shut up” was a common saying in our region when I was growing up. The act of ‘shutting up’ was
Is your Thanksgiving cancelled this year? According to a recent survey, about one-fourth of Americans will not celebrate Thanksgiving this year. There are at least
Recently, I had the honor of presenting to our parish RCIA group on the topic: Christology, the Holy Spirit, and the Trinity. It was a
In the movie Annie Hall, written and directed by Woody Allen, an argument ensues involving the philosopher and media theorist Marshall McLuhan. The protagonist, Alvy
Just about everyone knows the Bible verse, “The love of money is the root of all evil” (1 Timothy 6:10). So many people sacrifice their
As Christians we all have a mission. Christ commissioned all of us to go forth and make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). After the
Much of the culture war is being fought by a militia that is well-intentioned and capable, but disorganized and ill-equipped. They need the spiritual and
Emil Joseph Kapaun was born on a farm near Pilsen, Kansas, in 1916. No one would have predicted that Emil would one day become a
In his 11/1/22 article, I was delighted that Father Nathaniel Dryer spoke of the Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church. As per my
Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood him, praying only for knowledge of his will for us
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
Now that November is here, time is short before the end of the year. Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, and New Years’ will come and go in
Have you ever heard of the Euthyphro dilemma? If you have never studied philosophy, the answer is probably no, but I assure you, it is
Flannery O’Connor wrote: what has given the South her identity are those beliefs and qualities which she has absorbed from the Scriptures and from her
Most Catholics take pride in the fact that Mother Church reads most of the Bible to her congregation over the span of three liturgical years.
