I come from a time when there were only two ways of doing things: the right way and the wrong way. Every choice had only two options: right or wrong. Every act was either good or evil.Where did this law come from? It came from a strong moral foundation, handed down to us from our …
Who Knew
Who knew? It seems that my last post has generated some controversy in the Wayward Catholic family. I have to admit I was surprised that any one from my family read it, not that it would have any bearing on what I write. There is some mis-understanding as to exactly what an annulment means. Perhaps …
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. …
What Kind of Catholic Are You
Anyone who has followed this blog for some time will know that I am a freedom of speech and freedom of religion kind of guy. I believe that the United States Constitution is the second most important document ever written. The first being the Bible. Because of this I believe everyone has the right to …
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 …
Sunday Reflection: What would you do
The first reading at today's Mass was Genesis 22: 1 - 18. This is the story of God calling Abraham to sacrifice his son Issac. Abraham and Issac travel to the bottom of the mountain where they leave the servants and go by themselves to the top. When they get there they build an altar …
I am constantly amazed, although I shouldn't be, how something that was written almost two thousand years ago is still so relevant today. Of course I am speaking of Holy Scripture. Let's take a look at "The Parable of the Wicked Tenants" or "The Parable of the Tenant Farmers", Luke 20:9 -18. “A man planted a …
Give Thanks Always
Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. -1 Thess 5:16 - 18 Give thanks in all circumstances.. Don't you wish that sometimes you could just shake some people you know and quote this passage to them? No, I am not advocating violence, …
Happy New Year
Happy New Year to all of my loyal readers, I wish both of you a happy and healthy new year. Okay, I know by the stats I get that there are more than two of you that read this, not many more, but more. This is the day of the year for reflecting and planning, …
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 …
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