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
Dear child of God, how’s your prayer life going? Is the busyness of life taking up all of your time and draining all of your energy so that you do not have time to pray? Praying very early in the
“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
These are the words of thousands, even millions, of us who look at the New Year and worry if we’re up to the changes that we say we want to make. Fear of change, uncertainty about opportunities, and worry about
If you are very tired of worrying and having to go through things that YOU cannot change or control, you have probably figured out that you may need more help than what is available to you! Jesus Christ is offering
Someone has said: “I think I’m a pretty patient guy — that is, until I have to wait for something!” Sad but true, patience (waiting) does not occupy the top rung on our ladder of priorities. Waiting is not a
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
“Jesus replied, ‘You don’t understand now what I am doing, but someday you will.’” John 13:7 (NLT) Where is God and what is He doing? I know that question. Read More »
Does anyone want to live a life that is long and prosperous? Then keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. (1Peter Read More »