Sometimes I have trouble forgiving myself for past mistakes. You? Oh, and how we can begin to sink to the depths of self-pity and despair. But listen: we don't have to go there! You don't have to go there! You are forgiven. Jesus forgave you and redeemed you. He forgives and redeems us all. So, … Continue reading History
Beauty and Terror – thoughts on “Jojo Rabbit”
"..believe in a love that is being stored up for you like an inheritance, and have faith that in this love there is strength and blessing so large that you can travel as far as you wish without having to step outside it.” - R.M. Rilke I don't know much about Rainer Maria Rilke other … Continue reading Beauty and Terror – thoughts on “Jojo Rabbit”
Thoughts on being kind
I was listening to a very intelligent and fascinating gentleman this afternoon on a podcast and was struck by this sentence that he said as an aside, but I believe is nonetheless true and profound. "A lot of very unkind people rely on our unwillingness to be unkind." - Douglas Murray Another word for an … Continue reading Thoughts on being kind
Beautiful in God’s eyes
I was recently informed that the word in the Book of Genesis that was translated as "good" should actually have been translated as "beautiful." Yes, when God created something from nothing (ex nihilo) He saw that it was beautiful. Beauty is not just in the eye of the beholder, but it is something that has … Continue reading Beautiful in God’s eyes
To Me
I heard this song today while washing my kitchen floor. I love it! It's from 2010 but somehow I never heard it until now. It's such a happy tune with very touching words. I suppose it's a parent telling a child how special they are no matter what anyone else says to that child or how … Continue reading To Me
Someone sees you
This is for anyone who may be feeling left out, passed over, or otherwise ignored and unappreciated. Just remember that the God who made Heaven and earth (that means everything and everyone,) loves you. God beholds you in His loving gaze and, just as a loving parent will delight in everything their small child does, … Continue reading Someone sees you
What I’ve Learned So Far
As many of you know, if you've been reading my blog, I have gone back to school, to finish my grad degree in Theological Studies. Well, I have a take home (closed book on the honor system!) midterm exam for my History of the Old Testament course. I have not had a lot of time … Continue reading What I’ve Learned So Far
Thy Will Be Done…
"Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done..." We pray that all the time, if we're believing Christians. It's part of the "Lord's Prayer" or the "Our Father," as we Catholics refer to the prayer. It's vitally important because these are Jesus' words to His disciples in response to their request that Jesus, "teach us how … Continue reading Thy Will Be Done…
About my brother
This is me with my big brother, Mike. He used to tell people that he taught me how to slide into 2nd base and throw a football. I think he thought of me as his little brother when we were kids. Only 21 months apart, I looked up to him and wanted to do whatever … Continue reading About my brother
Peloton
I like to listen to podcasts in the car as I travel back and forth to classes. It's about a 40-50 minute drive most of the time. I also like to listen to various podcasts at the gym. Yesterday morning I listened to a Catholic Stuff You Should Know podcast while working out on the … Continue reading Peloton
