Mar

3

Signs & Wonders

March 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

What if we ask and do not receive?
What if we pray to God for a miracle and he does not answer us - in the way that we desire?
In today’s gospel (John 4), the royal official from Capernaum has his pray answered - his son is healed and lives. 
But, sometimes, prayers are not answered - [...]

Feb

8

Orphans & The Face of Christ

February 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I sat with my little girl last night talking about the things she has in her life that too many others may not - food, house, toys, clothes, the basics.
As I was getting ready this morning, I realized that I really didn’t discuss with her the most important thing she has that many other children do not [...]

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 [...]

Jan

24

The Devout Life

January 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Today’s first reading in the liturgy continues the saga of David.  In the reading, he’s basking in the glow of his victory over Goliath and receiving the adulation of the Israelites.
Of course, all of this attention makes King Saul envious and we find him plotting David’s death.  That is until Saul’s son, Jonathan, steps in and mediates a [...]

Jan

23

The David in Each of Us

January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Through the end of this month, the liturgy’s first reading is focused on the life and times of King David.  His life story is my favorite Old Testament tale and one in which I think all men can take inspiration. 
He succeeded and failed on a great scale.  He was a man of tremendous strengths and crippling [...]

Jan

5

Blessed is the Man

January 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

I went to a funeral today - and it was one of the most spiritually, inspiring moments of my life.
The man we were mourning died Wednesday morning of a heart attack at the age of 59.  I’m not going to tell you much about him except that he leaves behind his loving wife and five [...]

Jan

4

Second Acts

January 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment

We always talk about second chances in life - we get off track but are given a second chance to make things right in our life.
But, what about second acts in life?  We do something and it is the focus of our life, and then God turns our attention to something else (which often is [...]

Jan

2

Living Every Day As If It’s Your Last

January 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment

Yesterday’s enthusiasm for the new year has been doused by today’s news.
The news came from our parish family - a good family and Godly man, who devoutly followed Christ, died this morning of a heart attack at the age of 59.   His wife and three children must now rely on their hope in Christ, their comfort from Mary, and their [...]

Dec

20

What if Her Answer was “No”?

December 20, 2007 | Leave a Comment

This week’s gospels present a great “what-if” in history.  What if Mary had said “no” to the Incarnation?
I’ve been thinking about this question as we progress through the weekday Gospel readings leading up to Christmas.  The readings are those most of us know so well.
Monday - St. Matthew’s geneology of Christ; Tuesday - Gabriel appears to St. Joseph [...]

Dec

7

Where is the St. Ambrose of Our Time?

December 7, 2007 | Leave a Comment

Until today, I really didn’t know much of anything about St. Ambrose, whose life the church commemorates today.  But, now he may be one of my favorite saints.
He was a Roman official, sent to Milan to help them decide on a new archbishop.  He ended up getting chosen by the people as the new archbishop [...]

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