Monthly Archives: June 2012

“Do not be afraid. Do not be satisfied with mediocrity. Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” (Blessed Pope John Paul II) Last year, a lady asked me for prayers. She was afraid of … Continue reading →

“When I do not know what to do, I question love, for love is the best counselor.” (St. Faustina) The Sacred Heart of Christ has always been a great inspiration for me. He looks to us for consolation and he … Continue reading →

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. … Continue reading →

Around here exams are in full swing. Some professors have reputations for giving everyone a pass if you appear to have studied, while others are famous for asking for footnote references in 500-page textbooks (the professor most famous for such … Continue reading →

“Lord, show me where I can make a difference.” This was the prayer petition in the June 12, 2012 Regnum Christi online gospel reflection.  As I read this, I knew God has been paying attention, because this has been my … Continue reading →

“Why not today? Why not now? (St. Augustine) I just looked at my to do list and realized that I had not called my mom in a few weeks. So rather than wait for tomorrow, I called her immediately and … Continue reading →

“It is almost a definition of a gentleman to say that he is one who never inflicts pain.” (Blessed John Henry Newman) My two older brothers rarely inflicted pain, (only when I totally deserved it, like after having dumped a … Continue reading →

“I fear nothing for God is with me!” (St. Joan of Arc) During these uncertain times, it is easy to become a little anxious and fearful concerning the future. God will not guarantee job security or economic success, but he … Continue reading →

I have only seen one man die in my life. I had seen him only minutes before full of life. This is how it happened. When I was working in Cincinnati, we had a rare weekend free. We had arranged … Continue reading →

This past Memorial Day weekend was historic for the precandidacy in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Our last class of 14  graduated on May 26th, just before Pentecost, and former precandidates from everywhere to celebrate the fruits of twenty years of dedication … Continue reading →