I miss the bells. I remember, when Martha was still alive, we'd usually be about half a block away from the cathedral, when they would start ringing the bells. Our hearts would lift, our steps would quicken, and our minds would immediately shift to the glory of our Lord. Different bells sending out different frequencies, … Continue reading I Miss the Bells
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The Eucharist
There has been a lot of activity lately communicating that the Eucharist is the actual body and blood of Jesus, and not just a symbol. I think it's great that such activity is going on. I think it's important to stress this over and over again, especially if it includes a message that we are … Continue reading The Eucharist
Which Level?
I have thought of the path to God as a narrow winding ledge that has been cut into the side of a rock cliff, with the top of the cliff 1,000 feet above, and the bottom of the chasm a 1,000 feet below filled with bubbling hot magma. Oh, and it's windy, and there's a … Continue reading Which Level?
If All Christians Refused War…
If all Christians refused to serve the powers of the world, which are not Christian, there would be less war. If all Christians refused to provide funds to governments at war, and their supporting NGOs, there would be less war. If all Christians refused to accept that violence solves problems, there would be less war. … Continue reading If All Christians Refused War…
Epiphany
It's Epiphany. As always, Bishop Barron provides an excellent sermon: Science Points to God - Bishop Barron's Sunday Sermon As well, I found this to be an interesting article related to the Magi and their search for a specific alignment of moon and stars. While I disagree with some of the author's commentary in the … Continue reading Epiphany
The Big Choice
The time we live here on earth is not our full life. It's more of a practice, or preparation, or pre-game warmup for what is really our life. Our real life is the eternal life that comes after this. While we are here on earth we need to make a decision about how we want … Continue reading The Big Choice
Peace Be With You 