Monthly Archives: October 2011

“Never give in to the temptations of pessimism and retreat in on yourselves. Rely on the resources of your faith and your human capacities; strive to grow in the ability to collaborate, to take care of each other and the … Continue reading →

Considering I have a secondary personality and tend to be rather overly-pensive and indecisive, it has taken me until now to reach the conclusion that I should write a blog about my experience as a guest speaker at the Providence … Continue reading →

As my sister has been harassing me for a few months, I am almost 30. It would be improper to say the age of a lady but in The Vocation to Matrimony, I mentioned my age when she was born. … Continue reading →

“A thousand years of glory in palaces of men cannot be worth the sweetness of one hour spent before the tabernacle.” (St. Padre Pio) Nothing brings more peace and joy to the soul then spending substantial time with Christ in … Continue reading →

“When Christians of all times and places turn to Mary, they are acting on the spontaneous conviction that Jesus cannot refuse his mother what she asks; and they are relying on the unshakable trust that Mary is also our mother — a … Continue reading →

On a beautiful autumn afternoon 37 years ago today, a beautiful, bright, clever, artistic young woman named Charmaine became my wife. Thanks to her, I have a wonderful son and daughter.  Thanks to her, I became a Catholic.  Thanks to … Continue reading →

“Does man need God, or can we do quite well without him? When, in the first phase of God’s absence, his light continues to illumine and sustain the order of human existence, it appears that things can also function without … Continue reading →

Sunday afternoon you will find me at Bourbon Street in Merrionette Park, Illinois. I know, there is a more famous Bourbon Street a bit south of Illinois, but this will be a fun time for a great cause. The Littleton … Continue reading →

“The Body of Christ.” “Amen.” I try to accompany the singing; I know it pleases God but I am not sure about everyone else’s ears (I am semi tone deaf). A little while later, Communion is done. Here I sit, … Continue reading →

“Prayer helps us to rediscover the loving face of God.  He never abandons his people but guarantees that, notwithstanding trials and suffering, good triumphs in the end.” (Blessed Pope John Paul II) It is a powerful witness for me to … Continue reading →