I try not to get too involved in politics on this site but there are times it is hard not to. This is one of them. Currently, there has been a lot of attention focused on the detaining of children who have crossed the border. They have been herded into detention centers and have been …
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What do you do with an empty church
What do you do with an empty church? I don't mean a church without any parishioners, although that is a problem too, I mean an unused church building? My parish is in possession of one right now, as well as a parish school. Here is a little background. At one time in my little town, …
Reflection: Shunning Over-Familiarity
Today we reflect on “Shunning Over-Familiarity” from “The Imitation of Christ” by Thomas A. Kempis. We are told not to open our hearts to everyone we meet, instead we need to use discretion. Many of us like to mingle with the rich and famous, or people younger than us. We feel like we are getting …
Don’t Jump Unless the Bridge is Falling
I tend to be an avid reader. Now one would think that being an avid reader would make me a better writer, but alas, no. Anyway, I have started rereading a book I first read when I began my journey back to the faith, And I thought I would periodically reflect on various chapters as …
Who’s Side is God on
I am about to ask a question for which I have no answer. But then isn’t that what life is about, trying to find answers to unanswerable questions? The other day I happened to go onto Facebook. There was a post from one of my Facebook friends who is going through a nasty custody battle …
Slow to Speak
The other day I played hooky from work, something I don't usually do. I had a bunch of things that needed doing that can only be done during the week so I spent the day driving from here to there and back again. One of my stops included a local Trappist monastery. While my visit …
Look for the Good
Do you have to listen to people complaining all day? They spend all day finding something wrong with everything. When they aren't complaining and pointing out things they perceive as wrong they are gossiping about someone. We all know at least one person like this, maybe even ourselves? Be honest now, haven't you done these things …
Things that make you want to go Hmmm
Do you ever see something that just makes you say Hmm? The first reading for today’s Mass is Acts 9: 1 – 19. I am sure you are wondering exactly how this would make you say Hmm. Well I’ll tell you. In fact, I’ll tell you even if you weren’t wondering. This particular chapter of …
Howdy Doody and the Next Big Step
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. …
Humility
Today’s Gospel reading, Matthew 23: 1 -12 we hear Jesus preaching in the temple and berating the scribes and Pharisees. He tells his listeners to do what they are told but to not do what they do. In other words, don’t follow their examples. We all know people like that. People who might have a little …
The Wayward Catholic 