The Gospel reading for Wednesday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time (Year C, 2025) encourages us to reflect on the significance of the narrow
Years ago there was a bumper sticker that said “Quitchyourbellyaching” (i.e., ‘Quit your belly aching’) The message was simple – stop complaining. It’s a message
While browsing through history books in the library I stumbled across one with what struck me as having an odd picture on the cover. It
Piet (pronounced Peet) Hein was a Danish mathematician, inventor, and poet (among other things). He is perhaps most famous, however, for his “Grooks.” Piet Hein
I’m turning 40 next month. It feels like more than just another birthday. Older readers may laugh at my enthusiasm, but 40 feels momentous to
One of the laments of the Lord and the prophets throughout Scripture is hardness of heart on the part of God’s chosen people. This is
Like many people, I have been searching for a diet which would actually work for me. But we all know that many diet plans are
It does not take a bible scholar to guess that when I refer to a grouchy curmudgeon in service to God, I am thinking of
Lent is the ideal season for Confession. Of course, all seasons are ideal for Confession in their own ways; but Lent is the best. Especially
It’s name means House of Bread. This seems a fitting label since from Bethlehem came the Bread of Life. And in many ways it represents
During this time of year, with all the holidays keeping me busy, I decided to stop and think about what being Catholic actually means. If
A couple of years ago I was talking to a priest who, as a deacon, had been instrumental in my decision to become a Roman
We certainly have reason to be afraid these days. Frankly, there are times when I just do not want to leave my home. Fear can
Lately, the daily news is full of images of burning and looting in our cities. Prior to that, it was becoming difficult to express our
Consider this: We should not think that holiness is only meant for a select few. We are all called to be holy, but how many
Your Father knows what you need before you ask him. (Matthew 6:8b) In this Gospel passage Jesus speaks to us of the Father’s omniscience, His
Recently I was blown away by a couple of illusions I was shown online. They were viral sensations years ago – so I am behind
I wrote this article as a warning to all of us know the Catholic faith is true and right. To those who know the teachings
Do you feel, at times, that you just have too much to do? Is it getting harder and harder to keep your commitments to prayer
The mystery of God’s maternal love is expressed with particular power in the Hebrew word, rahamim. Etymologically, this word means “womb” but was later used to mean
Anyone who has been living the Christian life for a while has their habits and devotions, which are used as aids along the way.
Don’t you just love the warm, fuzzy feeling you get when you perform a good work for someone else? We truly are blessed to be
