Forgiveness is a multi-dimensional concept deeply embedded in human nature and spiritual consciousness. It is the conscious act of releasing resentment, anger, or vengeance towards
Last month, I offered some thoughts on forgiveness. The subject seems to have resonated with quite a few people. It also gave rise to a
As typically happens when I sit down to write, I began thinking about which experiences and events over the last few weeks would make for
We often hear people comforting a grieving friend or loved one at a wake or funeral say, “He (or she) is in heaven with Jesus
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
One of the greatest difficulties with the teaching of Christ is that it is so easy to say and so difficult to do. I am
During his three years of public ministry, Jesus was able to preach and teach in various settings, from the intimacy of a dinner party to
There are many challenges in our world and often the good seem to suffer. But despite these difficulties, we know from Scripture that we are
Nothing seems to go right for God-fearing people today. Unexpected sudden deaths, huge financial debt, fascist riots in the streets by “woke” American terrorists, runaway inflation,
I wanted to give a short-fun-filled life to those that stayed I’ve subsequently decided I’m unhinged, a candidate for the funny farm. It’s not as
“Don’t judge!” Is commonly heard in our vernacular now, and applied to all life’s choices. From diet to fashion to even parenting styles and, of
Ages ago, I used to think the word “hang-ups” referred only to a person’s petty insecurities, say, a manager’s being annoyed by a subordinate’s brilliance
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
The Christian duty to provide for the poor and the needy is conditioned only by our own capabilities. Whether the poor person “deserves” to be
Shaming is all the rage these days. Shame on any white person who refuses to apologize for slavery and other misdeeds of the past. The
Many of the saints we celebrate and honor today began their lives as very secular people. They were headed in one direction in life when something
Does God forgive deathbed converts? Of course. This shouldn’t even be a head-scratcher. However, some people don’t take kindly to the notion that God might
Did the Priest Misunderstand You? Did you mumble, fumble, and stumble, as you always seem to do in confession? After all, you don’t really know
We often pray for God to work miracles in others’ lives, to convert and change their hearts, but we don’t persist in asking God to
Christmas day and all the days of the Christmas season provide an opportunity to gather with family and friends to celebrate this “most wonderful time
Faith is the foundation of our relationship with Jesus. As mentioned in Hebrews 11:6, it is impossible to please God without faith. Faith is mentioned
Forgive Me, Father, For I Have Sinned When you’re in the confessional, either old-style behind a screen and on your knees or sitting on a
