Category Archives: General Interest

Immigration Reform

I can only offer an opinion, perhaps I should say a conjecture, as to the root of immigration reform opposition. I believe it is purely party politics. Blind allegiance to a particular party’s positions. A desire to divide the body politic, … Continue reading

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A Untold Story of Charity

I learned of someone in a neighboring community who, every morning until his tragic death, lived out Jesus’ command to care for the poor. This man, whom I will call George, died over two years ago after being struck by … Continue reading

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Thoughts About Recent Events and Career

I haven’t been blogging much at all in the past few weeks. Frankly, I have had too much on my plate and am now just catching my breath. I have been the Assistant Director of the Diaconate for the Diocese … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day

“I began to understand that the basis of living the gospel is to love, to love others without finding excuses for withholding my love from anyone, and I was convinced of my need to forgive and to ask for forgiveness.” … Continue reading

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Spiritual Blindness

It seems to me that in many ways, the Church and those who give witness to her teachings on important issues such as abortion, euthanasia, the dignity of marriage as the union of a man and a woman, the injustice … Continue reading

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New Chalice-Urns for the Conclave

Here is an interesting article fromt he Vatican News Service regarding the urns into which the ballots are placed during the conclave. As you may know, each time the cardinals cast their individual vote in conclave, they approach the front … Continue reading

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Quote for the Day: Pope Benedict will “Climb the Mountain”

Here is a part of Benedict’s last Angelus address this Sunday noon. It is the quote for the day. “Dear brothers and sisters, I feel that this Word of God is particularly directed at me, at this point in my … Continue reading

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“And so God made a farmer…”

I can’t help but love this video, with Paul Harvey narrating. Being the son of a farmer, and having spent uncounted hours in the fields and in the barns tending to crops and livestock from the ages of 5 until … Continue reading

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Random Thoughts

I have been very busy of late, on all sides of life. The demands of people upon time and talent are significant and justified, so I can do nothing less than respond as best I can. I have been doing … Continue reading

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You Want to Have a Good Chuckle Today? Take a Look!

I have to pass this one on to all of you. It’ll bring a smile (if not more) to your life today! Log on and see:  http://youtu.be/4gSOnnv2I64

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Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the World Day of Peace

Here is the Holy Father’s homily for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. As you know, this day is also dedicated to world peace. I truly pray for peace in our communities, families, and among our nations. I … Continue reading

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Random Thoughts at the End of the Year

It has been a long while since I sat down and posted my own thoughts. Life has been very busy and the demands of family, employers and church have been significant. I can’t help but reflect on the past year … Continue reading

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Did You Know….?

The Vatican Radio has reported that in this past year 105 thousand Christians have been killed for their faith in various parts of the world. One hundred five thousand martyrs. I’ll bet you didn’t know that. It could happen here … Continue reading

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Icons, Steve Jobs, and the Noetic Aspect of Human Understanding

Iconagrapher Lynette Hull talks in the video below of the Icon as a means of knowing that is direct and not filtered through the rational. She speaks of the noetic aspect of human understanding that is experienced via what the Eastern Churches … Continue reading

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Holy Father’s Urbi et Orbi Message

Each year, the Holy Father issues a Christmas message to the entire world (Urbi et Orbi). Here are his words for 2012. “Veritas de terra orta est!” – “Truth has sprung out of the earth” (Ps 85:12). Dear brothers and sisters in Rome … Continue reading

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