This morning my fifth grandchild entered the world. Yes, it is an occasion of joy, but it is also an occasion of some sorrow and some depression. Anytime a new life enters the world, this is a joyful thing as God has created another being in which He can flourish. But therein lies the sadness …
More about Prayer
It's been a busy last couple of weeks and I haven't had much time for writing. Or reading. Or praying. So I am trying to get back on track. I've been trying to get a little freelance business going (writing and editing) which has been taking most of my free time. Of course when I …
Take Time to Listen
Today's Gospel reading from Luke 10:38 - 42 is about Jesus entering the house of Martha and Mary, and how Mary sat at Jesus' feet hile Martha did all the work. We all know how that is don't we? What is this reading trying to teach us? That we should make sure we help Martha? …
Satan is Knocking at the Door
I'm pretty sure I have written before about my dreams, and how I believe this is one way in which Jesus talks to me. I believe He will and has in my case, send us messages in various way, many times we just don't listen. This makes me wonder if Satan also does the same. …
We Will Be Judged
I came across this article in LifeNews today, about a rally at the Texas Statehouse. I think everyone who reads this knows I am against abortion, and this shows what kind of people tend to be for it. The article quotes the Bible: 34 You brood of vipers! How can you speak good things, when you are …
How Do We Fix It
Lately I have begun reading C.S.Lewis' "Mere Christianity", a book he wrote in the early 1940's. I find it amazing how relevant it is to the world today. He talks about how at that time we were losing our morality, just like now. The book is how Lewis defines Christianity. From Book 3, Chapter 1 comes …
I’ll Sing You a Song
While at Mass today I was thinking about how many people learned to sing at church. Now, I am not talking about singing well, but at least where you can somewhat read the music for the Hymns and follow along, knowing about how long to hold a note or whether you need to sing higher or …
What Would You Do
Yesterday the US Supreme Court made two decisions regarding same sex marriage. Well technically, one decision and one non-decision. Hearing this news started me thinking, which as you may know is always dangerous for me. I won't bore you with my opinions on the decisions, other than to say I think that this will lead …
Right and Wrong
If God has given us the freedom of choice, or free will, but we remove God from our lives, how will we know right from wrong? If we don't let God guide our moral conscience, who will? With all the violence which has been happening in our world lately, shouldn't we be wondering if this …
God has the answer
At mass this morning Father Peter blessed all the fathers. I admit I accepted the blessing but I'm not sure I deserve it. I've nt sure that I have been all that good of one. Oh, my kids have turned out great, both are married, I have four and 2/3 grandchildren, and they are doing …
The Wayward Catholic 