Monthly Archives: June 2011

“This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.” Mk 1: 15 It is fairly easy to initially change your moral and spiritual direction after a retreat or a dramatic … Continue reading →

Just when I think that advertising has penetrated every possible venue, a new opportunity to promote raises its cheery head.  This particular advertising technique apparently started in Texas, but I expect we can take it to its craziest extreme in … Continue reading →

Have you ever heard of Alcide De Gasperi? You would probably answer the same way I did a month a go with a twisted brow. Over the past month I have begun to learn about his fascinating life from growing … Continue reading →

“And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the holy Spirit.  Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” JN 20: 22,23 Once your sins have been … Continue reading →

“My heart is restless, it can only rest in you, my God.”  (St. Augustine) There is only one piece that fits in this puzzle and nothing of this world can be a substitute…it simply does not fit.  So many restless … Continue reading →

Before I joined the Legion, one of my favorite lunches was Pillsbury Pizza Pops. They were the best: two minutes in the microwave, two bites of Pizza goodness and a second or third one for good measure. Talking to some … Continue reading →

“Christ alone is the cornerstone on which it is possible solidly to build one’s existence. Only Christ – known, contemplated and loved – is the faithful friend who never lets us down, who becomes our traveling companion, and whose words … Continue reading →

“Know yourself, accept yourself, better yourself.”  (St. Augustine) During my 9 years of caddying, I had my eyes set on becoming “Caddy of the Year” at Forest Lake Country Club.  One of my older brothers, Jim, had reached this goal … Continue reading →

“I do not understand my own behaviour; I do not act as I mean to, but I do things that I hate.”   Romans 7: 15, 16 I strongly recommend the practice of doing a daily examination of conscience at … Continue reading →

Today, I am celebrating ten years as a Legionary. In March of 2001, two brothers from Cheshire came to pick me up from the airport for my visit: I had dyed-black hair, my Discman playing, and my “spreading lies and … Continue reading →