Monthly Archives: September 2019

Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Do we believe because we know the truth, or does our truth search for the faith to hold fast to it? The journey from atheism to belief is fascinating, sometimes even miraculous. … Continue reading →

Now that’s a headline that caught my attention! Since my nearest and dearest has been laid up, “trash taking out” has become one of my jobs. I admit, it’s not my favorite. Strangely, this was the heading on a recent … Continue reading →

“Fear the Lord your God,” hmmm?  What could that mean? Be afraid of God and His wrath or judgement or stand in awe of His omnipotence and holiness, or both meanings? Fear conjures up a “flight” meaning for me. To … Continue reading →

“There is a story told about a Jewish farmer who did not get home before sunset one Sabbath and was forced to spend the night in the field, waiting for sunrise the next day before being able to return home. … Continue reading →

It’s hurricane season here in Florida. I have managed to avoid being here during these tense time for almost 20 years. However, not this year. I am here and learning about being “hurricane ready.” The thing about being ready for … Continue reading →

One of the best sermons I ever heard was delivered by Sister Roberta Bailey, OSB, prioress of Holy Name Monastery, at the Vigil Service for St. Scholastica. Here’s the ending of it. “Contemplation is not something we DO; it is … Continue reading →

Have you ever pressed the button at a crosswalk and still had to wait for the light to change. Well, you’re not alone. Many of the buttons are dummies; it’s estimated that around 80% of them in New York City … Continue reading →

Friend of Sinners This seldom-used descriptor of Jesus is at the same time embracing and excluding. Embracing as only the truest of friends could be, yet distinct from the group of sinners. He is not one, even though he IS, … Continue reading →

The first Monday in September, Labor Day. It’s the federal holiday that honors the contributions of American workers to the growth, strength, prosperity and well-being of our country. For my many years in the work force, I looked forward to … Continue reading →

In 1895, the x-ray technique was accidentally discovered. In over a hundred years, the medical technology of seeing inside your body, your head, your bones, your organs has become quite beneficial to the medical community. Physicians seem quite eager to … Continue reading →