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31

Candy Collectors on Beggars Night

October 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Just got back from taking my candy collectors out on Beggars Night - or at least that is the new terminology used by our suburban newspaper.  Go figure.
Today is, of course, the last day of October - the Month of the Holy Rosary.  And I’m thrilled that I somehow prayed the Rosary every day this month.   It’s [...]

Oct

30

Armor of God

October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment

As men, we tend to try and go it alone; to face all of life’s challenges and difficulties with a solitary fortitude.  We may pray for strength and guidance; but ultimately we think it’s up to us to stand up alone to all that life throws at us, our families, and our career.
And we would be [...]

Oct

27

“Little Churches”

October 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I often struggle with how to talk to our kids about Christ and our faith in a way that is age-appropriate.  What are they ready for and when are they ready for it?
So, I was intrigued when I read through my “The Word Among Us” issue this month.  TWAU is a good resource for the daily [...]

Oct

23

One Soul

October 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I went to Eucharistic Adoration today.  It’s become part of my regular Thursday routine.  I sometimes doze off (peace, quiet and serenity is so rare in my home that I naturally can’t help myself when the opportunity presents itself).  But today I stayed awake long enough to notice that we had a little bit of [...]

Oct

22

What is Expected of Us?

October 22, 2008 | 1 Comment

I often ponder the question - what is expected of us; specifically what is expected of me? 
It’s not an easy answer for me as I play many roles.  I’m a father, husband, son, godfather, uncle, friend, worker, coach, board member, fraternal brother, etc.; not to mention my responsibilities as an American and a Catholic.  I have expectations of [...]

Oct

19

“Render Unto Caesar”

October 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I’m struck by three juxtapositions today. 
The first is that Cincinnati’s new Archbishop was named on Friday.  We are getting Bishop Dennis Schnurr from the Diocese of Duluth, MN.  The Cincinnati Enquirer has run a couple of articles on him.  But it was today’s that caught my attention.  It was in the form of a Q&A [...]

Oct

16

A New Chaplet to the Sacred Heart

October 16, 2008 | 2 Comments

A little while back, I wasn’t sleeping well; waking up in the middle of the night and being unable to get back to sleep because of some things that were and still are bugging me. 
One night, I grabbed my rosary beads and started just fingering them, trying to get some peace for what was troubling me.  For some [...]

Oct

14

We finally got polled!

October 14, 2008 | 1 Comment

I have waited forever to get a call from one of those polls that, this time of year, ends up substituting for news and actual reporting on candidate positions.  I’ve always wondered who exactly these polls polled, because I sure as heck never got a call from one.
Until today. 
Of course, I wasn’t home.  My wife and kids were [...]

Oct

11

Covenants

October 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment

For some reason, I’ve been doing a great deal of reading recently on covenants; specifically the covenant between God and man.
Adam & Eve was the first covenant; Noah was the second; Abraham was the third.  And it is this third covenant that led to Moses’ and David’s covenants. which in turn set the basis for the [...]

Oct

10

Sanctifying Your Work - White Castle Style

October 10, 2008 | Leave a Comment

There is a fast food joint in the Midwest called “White Castle.”  The buildings are in the shape of a castle and the joint serves up burgers, chicken patties, and fish that are the size of your palm.  It is a tradition for college kids and late night party-goers.  The food is tasty and aromatic, [...]

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