Where would we be without you? From the very first mother Eve to Our Blessed Virgin Mother Mary, to our own mothers. we wouldn't be here without you. So here is a Happy Mother's Day wish for all. And of course I can't just leave it at that. I was very lucky to have the Mom …
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Choices and Grandchildren
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 …
A Hearse and a U-Haul
"Follow me". These are the words Jesus spoke to Levi a tax collector, who then rose from his desk and walked out the door, never looking back. Levi later became one of the twelve, Matthew. Could you do this, leave everything behind to follow Jesus? Here was Levi, a tax collector with a good paying …
The Subversion of Morality Continues
I often write about the Progressive movement and how they are constantly undermining Christian beliefs. They want to be in charge, they don't want God to be in charge, they don't want a young person's parents to be in charge, they want to control your thinking, your mores. Here is a "Guide" put out by …
Washing Your Mouth Out With Soap No Longer Works
This week in Middleborough, Massachusetts, voters at the Town Meeting adopted a bylaw which will impose a fine on anyone using foul language in public. The bylaw was proposed by the town’s Police Chief, Bruce Gates. One has to wonder if this could be considered a violation of the First Amendment. The fine, which is …
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It All Has to Start at Home
I am always heartened when I read something about youth involved in our faith. The latest was a blog post I found this morning. As I have written here before, I feel in one way I have failed my children by not practicing my faith when I was younger, now they don’t either. This means …
Sunday Reflection: What I’ve Failed To Do
There is a phrase in the new mass which hits me hard every time I hear it. At the beginning of the mass, and I know there must be a proper term for it, we are asked to confess our sins. The Priest says, "For what I have done and for what I have failed to …
So Many Issues, So Little Time
Have you noticed there seems to be so many issues to deal with and so little time? Political issues, personal issues and faith issues can seem overwhelming at times. How do you deal with it?If you are looking here for answers, well, that was a question for you? Obviously I don't have the answer. There …
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