I recently watched a movie that came out several years ago starring Christian Bale as Moses. The movie, Exodus: Gods and Kings, is pretty good as a movie. Not always biblically sound, but there is an underlying truth there. Many of the elements of the Exodus story are included with a heavy dose of "poetic … Continue reading Struggling with God
The Secondary Cause
I heard Father Mike Schmitz a couple of days ago on the Catechism in a Year podcast, (which I highly recommend!) speaking about Secondary Causes. I understand, sort of, Thomas Aquinas' argument that God is the Primary Cause and we are the Secondary Cause, or one of them, because there could be an infinite number … Continue reading The Secondary Cause
Leadership Matters
Merry Christmas! Yes, it's the 26th as I type this, though it's late and almost the 27th. But that doesn't matter because we get to celebrate Christmas for an octave and beyond, really, if we want to celebrate the 12 days of Christmas. Anyway, that's not why I'm writing tonight. I want to talk to … Continue reading Leadership Matters
No greater love
Something to meditate upon this Good Friday… https://youtu.be/NegD8s3pUpw We could never thank You enough. But we can vow to live our lives worthy of the sacrifice.
Holy Week meditation
On this Palm Sunday and in the final days of this Lenten season, I thought it was time to share once again this poem I wrote several years ago… Can you see Him? He’s there with that angry mob. No, he’s not he menacing one. He’s the peaceful One, the serene One, the holy One. … Continue reading Holy Week meditation
An old tune with new words
https://youtu.be/yazxxkbSkZE This beautiful song that many may recognize (the tune anyway) as "Danny Boy" has some wonderful new lyrics that I find very moving. And the singer, Krysten Getty, is quite gifted. Give it a listen and remember that, on this St. Patrick's Day as any other, a good old Irish melody and some poignant … Continue reading An old tune with new words
What if?
What if we just say Jesus, our Lord & Savior, was Jewish and that He said we should love our neighbor which means everyone? God loves us and wills us into being so every life matters to God. Jesus also tells us we should treat others as we want to be treated. That means we … Continue reading What if?
Homily and History
I just finished watching Bishop Robert Barron’s most recent Sunday homily. It usually takes me a few days after they’re posted on YouTube to find the time to watch them. I need to really focus, listen, and digest. There’s always much to contemplate! I have included the link so you can watch it if you … Continue reading Homily and History
Drowning in Lemonade 
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