I raced through the pages of Gunther’s memoir about his son, Johnny, not so much to reach the end, but ...
Silent whispersSilent whispers
We always equate God with things mighty and awesome, as we should. But sometimes we forget to listen for him ...
Ask, seek, knockAsk, seek, knock
How can you not be uplifted by this passage? Does God get tired hearing from us? Doesn’t sound like it. ...
Death Be Not ProudDeath Be Not Proud
The Old Testament reading at Mass tomorrow is from the prophet Ezekiel. If you happen to know the song “Dem ...
Dry bonesDry bones
This is another of those readings that makes an appearance during Lent. (Something must have inspired me to blog about ...
Don’t say, Just Do!Don’t say, Just Do!
That was Karl’s plea to me when he was trying to complete his assignment for computer class. The year was ...
Your servant is listeningYour servant is listening
It took three times before Samuel realized who was trying to get his attention. I’ve blogged before how we need ...
The first dayThe first day
The creation account in Genesis is so simple, yet so profound. This is usually how the church kicks off Lent. ...
Laugh, think, cryLaugh, think, cry
When Matt was first diagnosed I found myself repeatedly watching Jimmy Valvano’s 1993 ESPY Awards speech. Here’s the passage I ...
In the beginningIn the beginning
“In the beginning” is not only how John’s Gospel starts but Genesis too. Both are reminders that God is timeless. ...