Back on Ash Wednesday I took the next big step in my journey back to God and to being a better Catholic. The first thing I did was to go to the Ash Wednesday service, something I had not done since I was kid. I had an ulterior motive other than just getting ashes however. …
Category: spiritual journey
In Life There are no Mulligans
We probably have heard the term "Mulligan". It is primarily used in golf when a golfer hits a bad shot and they are allowed to take another. In other sports and games it is also known as a "Gimee" or a "Do-over". Taking a "Mulligan" or "Do-over" is all well and good when playing a …
You Need Three Legs for the Stool to Stand
I finally realized what I am missing in my life, self-discipline. I have patience and I have perseverance, but I do lack self-discipline. You only have to go as far as to look how I post in this blog. I'll go on a streak of writing a post every day or every couple of days, …
The Time is Now
It's been just about a year since I moved from the little house on the lake and completed a life transformation that began about a year before that. Reflecting on the past few years I can see such a difference from where I was then to where I am now, and I owe it all …
Look at me – Here I am
Here we are, Holy Saturday, and I only kept one of my lenten promises and it wasn't the one that I was going to write a blog post for each day of lent. I didn't make the Good Friday "Celebration of the Passion" either. Maybe next year but I will be going to Easter Mass …
The Lord is My Shephard
One of the readings at Mass Sunday was Psalm 23. This psalm is mostly known from being read at funerals. Depending on the particular bible translation you use, the NABRE used at Mass reads differently than the RSVCE. The difference is verse 4: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death …
No Temptation Will Overtake You
How are you doing on your Lenten promises? Remember the one I made about writing 500 words every day? Well, not doing so great. I took the weekend off although I did do some writing yesterday on another blog of mine that I have just redesigned. I guess that kind of counts. I won't get into …
Strong Roots and a Good Foundation
Let's change course for a post or two since I am sure you are tired of hearing about my signs. Don't worry though, I have plenty more of them to share. Today I want to talk about Jeremiah 17: 5 - 10. Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose hope is the LORD. He …
No Temptation Shall Overcome You
My last two posts discussed the first instance I remember God giving me a sign, other than falling off the truck and watching as that machine suddenly veered to the left just before it was going to land on me. The reason I began thinking about these things was I was questioning, not only if …
Knock and it will be open part 2
Let's continue with yesterday's theme. Was this really a sign from God or was it just a coincidence? I am 95% sure it was a sign from God, especially now that I look back on other signs God has giving me. I will be getting into those other times as we go along but for …
The Wayward Catholic 