December 2025

“We played the flute for you. We sang a dirge for you.”  Who is playing and singing about our lives? Reflecting on this, I realize how much God is involved in our daily lives and how His presence is expressed through our experiences.  Who is playing and singing about our lives? As the years go

VIOLENCE – IS THERE ANOTHER WAY? Isn’t it true that many people in America wonder when the violence will finally come to an end, or at least ease up a little? The news stories are constantly filled with it. Even Jesus mentions, “From the days of John the Baptist until now, the Kingdom of heaven

It is God’s mercy that moves a person to acts of compassion People with the world in their hearts use power to control others and events. God’s power is a loving mercy that cannot help but suffer with another person. His mercy is the source of the healing power of Jesus. He takes our sufferings

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120925.cfm It is God’s mercy that moves a person to acts of compassion. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to look for someone who has lost their way with Jesus, lift them on our shoulders, and bring them back to the Altar of Sacrifice? It’s not so simple. They have free will. But on their own, they

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/120822.cfm “I AM.” Sports have always been a part of my life. I remember growing up and choosing teams with the neighborhood kids. I loved the competition. I took up golf later in life when my knees and ankles couldn’t take the pounding. The competition was a thrill and motivated me to excel. Now, I

John the Baptist Is a Great Witness Bad habits are easy to develop and tough to break. One day, I can go out and have a great game of golf when everything is clicking, and the next time I go out, I might wonder what went wrong with my swing. If this keeps happening, it’s