Why isn't it enough to believe? Yesterday I was doing some research for a possible article and read something written for atheists on how to argue the existence of God with someone who believes. And of course this got me questioning my beliefs. Are they right when they say there is no scientific proof that …
What’s in It for Me?
This is a question which has become more and more common in the last few decades. Everyone wants to know what they will get out of something, whether it is their work, school or a relationship. It seems to be very rare these days when someone will do something for nothing. Why do you think …
We Too Are in the Boat
One of the things I have come to understand in my journey back from waywardness, is to trust in Jesus. To trust that He will be there if I struggle and if I fall. Not that this means I can not try and just wait for Him to fix things, but knowing He is there …
Spreading the Word
Therefore you have no excuse, whoever you are, when you judge others; for in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, are doing the very same things. - Romans 2:1 How often have we judged others? Probably ore than we realize. I know I certainly do it. Whether at work, at …
Can We Bring God Back?
In some of the posts on this blog I have bemoaned (not there is a word I don't use everyday) how we are taking God out of the "Public Square" especially here in the US. This isn't just a Catholic issue or even a Christian issue, it will eventually affect every religion. I am an …
Where I’ve Been
I'm back and I bet you are wondering where I have been. About two years ago I felt that God wanted me to do something, I wasn't sure what, but I knew there was something, I was being called. Then I figured it out, I was called to write. Something told me I needed to …
Which Group Are You In
Every morning, well almost every morning, I read the daily readings from the Mass, then I read the "Year of Faith" homily from Catholic Online. I like to start my day off learning something from Jesus. Today's Gospel reading is Luke 7:11 - 17, which is about Jesus walking into Nain with his followers. They meet …
The Prodigal Son
How many of us are like the Prodigal Son? How many of us are like his brother? I am referring to today's Gospel reading from Luke 15:1-32 which has this parable. A wealthy farmer has two sons, one of them decides he wants his share of his inheritance, which his father gives him. The son …
Turn the Other Cheek
Today's Gospel reading is from Luke, part of the "Sermon on the Mount", Luke 6:27 - 38 to be exact. In the "Sermon on the Mount" Jesus us is teaching us how to be like him and I know for me, these lines are some of the hardest to follow. "Love your enemies, be good …
Is That All There Is
Way back in 1969 there was a son out called, "Is that all there is?" recorded by Peggy Lee. For some reason i was thinking of this song the other day. Okay, I know the reason, He did it to me again. You see I was thinking about how I have changed my thinking on …
The Wayward Catholic 