Don Which wars should be prosecuted? “Every war will lead to attacks on civilians,” he said. “Crimes against humanity, destruction beyond the needs of military necessity, rape of civilians, plunder–that always happens in wartime. So my answer personally, after working for 60 years on this problem and [as someone] who hates to see all these young … Read more
I really like Tiger Woods. Does anyone not see the glory of God in the way this young man plays golf. This video comes from Google Video and it’s quite entertaining. How many times does Tiger bouce the ball on his club head before hitting it. St. Irenaeus said that, “The glory of God is … Read more
“Don’t let the bastards get you down,” that’s the translation of today’s title. This tidbit was shared by Fr. Lou McCormick, OFM my spiritual adviser and good friend. Today was one of those days where the bastards were winning temporarily and I was letting it get me down. Now, at the close of the day … Read more
Hail Mary, full of grace.The Lord is with youBlessed are you among women,and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.Holy Mary, Mother of God,pray for us sinners,now and at the hour of our death.Amen. How often have I prayed those words and then felt a peace and closeness that is beyond all understanding. Today … Read more
“Those who seek to build a better world without God are those who, trusting in money, power, technology and organization, deride the spiritual strength of faith and love and fix all their hopes on a huge monolithic society, having a monopoly over all power, all production, and even over the minds of its members. But … Read more
Today a group of six Secular Franciscans from our fraternity made a pilgrimage to the Kateri Shrine at Fonda, New York. We got going around 5:15 AM to make the two-hundred-fifty mile trip from our homes to the Kateri Shrine. We got to the shrine in time for Mass. It was an event that had … Read more
I came upon a new song by an American Institution about the war. It’s called “In the News”. It’s worth your time to listen to it. Click here….
Although we have been made to believe that if we let go we will end up with nothing, life reveals just the opposite: that letting go is the real path to freedom.–Sogyal RinpocheThis quote came from Brother David Steindl-Rast’s Gratefulness.org.
Thank you to those of you who have showered my special request with prayers. I can sense that your prayers have been having a positive effect on the situation that I had been facing. I covet your prayers when you think of it and I’ll try to be attentive to your needs as well. Often … Read more
Today is the feast of the Assumption of Mary. I drove to Mt. Irenaeus to attend Mass this afternoon. I decided forty minutes prior to Mass to make a forty-five minute trip. I arrived a little late having missed the readings and got there in time for most of the homily. Fr. Bob reflected on … Read more
