Last week, I gave an Advent Recollection to Assumption HS Class ’62. The theme of the recollection was “waiting.” One of the points I shared was from the homily of Fr. James P. Donelan, SJ, “The Sacrament of Waiting.” Donelan
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. If you do this, you will experience God’s peace.” (Philippians 4:6-7a NLT)In Philippians 4:6-7 we find one of the
The first week of 2016 is behind us and I’m taking time to reflect on it. Making New Years Resolutions to create change is a common thing to do because we feel like we are given a fresh start. We
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? How do you feel? There, that thought which flashed through your mind when you read the questions gives you what you need to know. Are you satisfied? Thrilled? Saddened? Now
When problems occur in your life, do you ever question God and ask “why?” For example, “Why is this happening to me?” or “Why do I have to go through this?” Even the most devoted Christian has asked these questions
What one thing has God asked you to do today? If you don’t know the answer to that question then perhaps, like me, you are a little too goal-orientated and focused on achieving rather than slowing down long enough to
We have great potential. We have so much potential! Each of us can be the unique and extraordinary person that God originally created us to be! We all have the ability to make millions of dollars, invent cures to terminal
In your life you may have experienced great sorrows, and your home may seem empty. Your first impulse maybe to give up and to sit down in despair amid your dashed hopes. Yet you must defy that temptation, for if
Once there was a minister who was lonely, depressed and feeling defeated in his life and ministry. One night in his despair, he found himself in a Read More »
Dear God seeker, God is interested in helping you have more energy, better health and great emotional health, so much so that He wants to invite Read More »