"Teacher, do you not care if we perish?" This is what the disciples said to Jesus when crossing the sea and a storm began to blow. This is from yesterday's Gospel reading, Mark 4:35 - 41. Do you ever ask Jesus the same question? "Jesus, don't you care about me?" Lately, it seems that every …
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A Wayward Catholic meets a Southern Baptist
Today I had to write a sample for an editing project I bid on. As you probably know, if you read this blog, that is how I am trying to make a living. If I am awarded this project I think it is going to be rather interesting. It involves taking transcripts of sermons giving …
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The Wonder of it All
I've noticed lately that I spend a lot of time looking at things, noticing things more than I used to. This could be because I have more time to do this, or more likely because it is finally spring here in the Northeast, a time for rebirth and renewing. Gee, that sounds like the Resurrections doesn't …
Don’t Worry – Be Happy
I haven't written about any quotes from my spiritual friends lately so here we go. Today I went back to my old friend St. Josemaria Escriva, the founder of Opus Dei. He is talking about something I think we can all use more of - Serenity. First the quote: You are worried. Listen: happen what …
For All the Mothers Out There
Where would we be without you? From the very first mother Eve to Our Blessed Virgin Mother Mary, to our own mothers. we wouldn't be here without you. So here is a Happy Mother's Day wish for all. And of course I can't just leave it at that. I was very lucky to have the Mom …
The Devil is no Fool
I suppose lately I have been on somewhat of a kick about my concern we could be in the end-times. Whether we are or not I can't say for sure since "We don't know the day or the hour" but there is one thing I am pretty certain about and that is Satan is definitely …
The Safest Road to Hell
When you think of Satan what do you think of? Do you think of the pictures we so often see of a creature with horns and a pitchfork? What about when you think of temptation, and how Satan tempts us? Do you think it is through some kind of "In your face" method like taking …
Now more than ever
How many times during your reading of the Bible have you thought about how even though it was written 2,000 or more years ago it is still very relevant to today's world? Probably it is more relvant now more than ever. This isn't the first time I have written about the way we have pushed …
If Jesus Could, So Can’t I
I have a confession to make, I haven't been to confession this Lent. In fact, I haven't been having a good Lent at all. I haven't fasted, I haven't abstained from anything, I've missed Mass and I haven't done any extra prayers. The funny thing is if I ever needed God in my life more …
Jesus Didn’t Give Up
Here is a question for the class: How much faith do you put into God healing you when you are sick? I am not saying to not go to a doctor, or refuse treatment, but do you you think having faith in God helps you beat your illness? As you may or may not know …
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