Monthly Archives: March 2018

Last night Paulette and I went to see the Notre Dame University Glee Club perform at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. They were on their spring break tour, and having grown up in the cold of northern Indiana, I understand why … Continue reading →

“I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you”. (John 15:15) In the Gospel … Continue reading →

For forty days we repent. We seek cleansing for our sinful selves. We seek cleansing through the blood of Jesus. We are helpless. We are unworthy. We bring nothing to the cross. We cannot atone for our sin. And so … Continue reading →

Perhaps you’ve watched someone in your family suffer from severe depression or anxiety. I have. A close relative was hospitalized at 14. Bi-polar issues and OCD followed. I saw a terrible stigma attached to their mental illness. Some well-meaning folks … Continue reading →

Once a week, I was excited to be zipped into the little dance costume that my Aunt Betty lovingly sewed for me. My mother was taking me to Esther Moody’s Dance Studio! It was this little girl’s version of heaven. … Continue reading →

Growing up, I was always a little envious of the Irish girls in my class. When St. Patrick’s Day came around, their moms would let them put some green food coloring in their hair as part of the celebration of … Continue reading →

Note: Sorry for another lion, but there aren’t any tigers mentioned in Scripture. The daughter of a colleague once complained about the Compline lesson I quoted last week. “Your adversary the Devil prowls around like a roaring lion seeking someone … Continue reading →

I’ve always enjoyed choral music and felt that it and other types of music are important parts of worship. I especially enjoy the harmony that is present in choral music. I love the way the parts blend together to form … Continue reading →

Last Saturday, I attended the annual Bishop’s Lenten Visitation. It wasn’t one of those “cordially commanded to attend” events, but definitely one that I as a pastor felt compelled to go to. And I am so glad I did! The … Continue reading →

For forty days we watch. We watch the story of His great sacrifice unfold. We watch His humility. We watch His love, a love beyond our human understanding. We look up, but we also look down. We look down deep … Continue reading →