Monthly Archives: February 2012

     After a very strange winter weather pattern, there seem to be some signs of spring.  Here in the south, trees are sprouting new leaves.  The azaleas are beginning to bloom.  the gray of winter may really be behind us.  There is … Continue reading →

     A young college student went to confession to begin the Season of Lent.  He shared with the priest that he had been experiencing many temptations over the past months.  The old priest asked, “well my son, have you been … Continue reading →

    The past versus the future — the old versus the new.  This “debate” about which is better is part of the political world — the world of Church — and about family life.  Should we return to the “good … Continue reading →

    In today’s world of instant communication, it seems almost impossible to keep something secret.  satellite imagery and google maps allow people anywhere to “zoom in” and to see what is happening in your backyard.  With cell-phone-cameras, something can happen … Continue reading →

     With teams from the huge tv markets of New York and Boston to play in this weekend’s Superbowl, projections are that this year’s game could garner the largest television audience ever.  Fans all along the east coast will be … Continue reading →