When I was ordained a deacon, a friend of mine gave me a book written by Fulton Sheen. It was a very good read, and I now have a special fondness for this amazing man. Check out this story on this incredible preacher:
Deacon Allen | Deacon Allen Tatara Catholic Speaker - Part 42
On the Inside; On the Outside
Last evening, my wife asked me to take her to see the movie The Hunger Games. She had already read the books, and wanted to see the movie. I had not read the books, but I agreed to take her to see the movie. Plus, it was a great opportunity to have “date night” with my wife – something that doesn’t happen all that often. Read More
The Easter Triduum, the “Three Days”, is the celebration of the Christian Passover. Just as our Jewish ancestors gathered annually to remember the events of their release from slavery in Egypt, so too, we gather to celebrate our Passover from death to life in Christ. The Triduum is at the heart and soul of our Christian faith, commemorating the triumph of God’s love over darkness and death. It’s the fullest ritual expression of what it means to be a Christian. In our reliving and remembering, we’re renewed and reborn along with the newly initiated members of our community. Read More
As I was driving on my way to work this morning, I was saying my morning prayers as my usual custom when driving to work early in the morning. It was then that I approached a red traffic light. As I pulled up, there was a pick-up truck on my left side with a dog sitting in the passenger seat with his head out the window. After an initial chuckle at the sight, I began to stare at the dog. He rested his head on the door (since the window was lowered all the way down), as if in a state of contemplation. Even the look on his face indicated that he was deep in thought. Now I know that scientists have found evidence that dogs do not think. However, after watching this dog for what seemed like hours, there was no doubt in my mind that he had something on his mind. I couldn’t take a picture quick enough, so this photo is not of that dog I witnessed. Read More
A little more than a week ago, I was leaving the place where I work out in the morning. Nothing out of the ordinary there. Well, as I proceeded into the intersection, another driver decided to turn left while I had the go-ahead green light. I couldn’t stop in time, and ended up colliding with the other driver. Luckily, neither of us was hurt. But that’s more than I can say for my vehicle.
This reflection comes from Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis:
A live body is not one that never gets hurt, but one that can to some extent repair itself. In the same way a Christian is not a man who never goes wrong, but a man who is enabled to repent and pick himself up and begin over again after each stumble – because the Christ-life is inside him, repairing him all the time, enabling him to repeat (in some degree) the kind of voluntary death which Christ himself carried out. Read More
I just returned from a business trip to Spain, supporting Mobile World Congress. After not having a chance to blog for more than one week, I am happy to be back!
One of the most interesting things that happened to me while working the trade show was meeting a woman who worked cleaning the public bathrooms. (If you are looking for a public restroom, you need to look for signs that say WC.) Read More
Ash Wednesday officially begins our Lenten season. Growing up, we were told to do certain things, to act in certain ways, and to fast on certain days. But we often forget as we get older what Lent is all about.
Here is a link to some good information from Our Sunday Visitor: Read More
With respect to my Polish heritage, I will not call today Fat Tuesday. I will not even call this a day of Mardi Gras. No, today I will call paczki day! Read More
As an Elvis fan, I couldn’t help but to pass this along:
http://cantuar.blogspot.com/2012/02/video-1969-elvis-presley-singing-in.html
Thank you. Thank you very much.
