Jun

12

Giving Thanks

June 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Prayer can too often take the form of complaining and whining.  I know that I spend a good deal of time telling God about all of the things I think are wrong in my life or things I think need to be changed.  While I know he wants to hear about my fears, anxieties, needs, [...]

Jun

1

What Do We Do in the Storms?

June 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Our pastor had an interesting homily this morning.  He talked about relying on Christ and prayer when we are in the midst of the storms of our life. 
And it got me thinking.  I tend to do a good job of turning to prayer and giving my cares over to Christ in times of turmoil, but there are times when I [...]

May

29

Playing Like Kids Again

May 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I’m talking baseball today and it’s all because of Jay Bruce, the newest member of the Cincinnati Reds.
He is the #1 prospect in baseball, the next can’t miss kid.  And the Reds finally called him up on Monday. 
Tuesday night, he was on base all five times he batted; last night, he reached base another three times.  [...]

Mar

24

The Lenten Hangover

March 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Easter Sunday is past - so is Holy Week - so is Lent.  For some, it seems like months ago that Lent started - for others, it seems like yesterday.
For me - if I did Lent right - Easter Monday feels like a hangover - or maybe more like a letdown.  I guess it’s because the [...]

Mar

23

The Lord Has Risen - Alleluia!

March 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

“The Lord has indeed risen, alleluia.  Glory and kingship be his for ever and ever. ” (Luke 24:34) - Today’s Entrance Antiphon.
May everyone have a blessed and joyful Easter.

Feb

26

Where is God’s Majesty in February?

February 26, 2008 | 1 Comment

Friday, January 25th - it was a beautiful sunny day here in Cincinnati.  If I’d known then that I would spend 30 of the next 32 days suffering through a black, white and grey landscape, I probably would have enjoyed that Friday a heck of a lot more than I did.  (And I know it’s been 30 of 32 [...]

Jan

29

Dancing with the Stars - Davidian Style

January 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I watch “Dancing with the Stars”.  I hate to admit it but I like it.  My wife lured me in - my little girl insisted I watch it - and I got hooked.  I am actually looking forward to the next season.
And I am comforted by the realization that anything that can be good enough [...]