Lent is the time when we seek the Lord through prayer, by giving alms through service, and by practicing self-control through fasting. Each of us is called to a true inner conversion of heart as we try to follow God’s will more faithfully in our day-to-day lives. Read More
There is a great deal of stuff happening in our world right now – the lasting effects of the pandemic, economic inflation, rampant hatred of others, and global power struggles. It’s enough to stress one out. Here are four ways to get through hard times.
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This past Christmas, my son and daughter-in-law gave me something called ‘Your Desktop Confessional.’ It looks just like one of those old-fashioned confessionals that you would find in an old, city church.
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There’s nothing better than sitting in the shade of a tree on a hot summer day, sipping on a cold beverage while contemplating God’s beautiful creation. We often take these enormous, leafy landscape-enhancers for granted – until these are gone.
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This story was shared with me by a priest a few years back and is a great reminder for all of us to ask ourselves if we are paying it forward, wet pants and all.
I thought it was going to be just an ordinary, everyday haircut, but it ended up being a faith-filled encounter with God. Here are the 5 ways I found God at the hair salon.
As you got up this morning, I watched you and hoped you would talk to me even if it was just a few words, asking my opinion or thanking me for something good that happened in your life yesterday – but I noticed you were too busy to find the right outfit to put on and wear. I waited again.
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As the saying goes, “If it weren’t for bad luck, I’d have no luck at all.”
The Epiphany of the Lord has always been a big deal in my household. This Christian feast is traditionally observed on January 6th – which also is my date of birth. Needless to say, I was not particularly thrilled when the church decided to move the observance of Epiphany to the first Sunday of January. Despite that move, I continue to celebrate the traditional Epiphany day on January 6th every year.
‘Twas the rush before Christmas, when all through the house,
I was stirring like crazy trying to wrap my wife’s blouse.
The stockings were crooked, the house was disjointed,
If Santa were to come, he’d be very disappointed.
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