It was many years ago, but I remember it as if it was yesterday. Before most good basketball players left college early for the NBA draft, the Duke Blue Devils won back-to-back championships in men’s … Read More
Inspiration – Oct 28
As Pope Francis has reminded us, it is in living the Beatitudes that we find the path to holiness. The Beatitudes are not a list of do’s and don’ts. Rather, they are a road map … Read More
Ordinary Moments – Oct 21
This past Father’s Day began with my youngest son asking me for money. As the day went by, he continued to ask me for things. It was actually quite humorous as it was supposed to … Read More
Inspiration – Oct 21
Persistence is really a virtue and the face of a strong character. We all have heard stories of people who have done incredible things in the presence of obstacles that appear insurmountable. These are real … Read More
Ordinary Moments – Oct 14
I oftentimes say in prayer, “Grant me the wisdom to see Your will for my life and the courage to follow that will.” It is a request for true discernment to see that God’s will … Read More
Inspiration – Oct 14
Are we content and satisfied with the bare minimum and essentials of our faith, or do we desire excellence and proficiency? The Ten Commandments represent the minimum and, if we are honest with ourselves, are … Read More
Ordinary Moments – Oct 7
People can spend their entire lives looking for their most suitable partner. Some have an unattainable ideal in their minds that makes the search impossible. Others may choose a different partner over and over again … Read More
Inspiration – Oct 7
As a disciple, an extremely important question must always take precedence in decision making. What does God want me to do? In discerning answers to life’s questions and difficulties, it doesn’t matter what humans permit … Read More
Ordinary Moments – Sep 30
My oldest son is named Nathanael. We used the biblical spelling of his first name, and he has spent his entire life of 20 plus years having to correct people who try to spell his … Read More
Inspiration – Sep 30
Whoever is not against us is with us. Is your image of God bigger than the labels and categories into which we often place Him? God has been acting in our world from the beginning … Read More