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As we pause for prayer (worship) the Roman Liturgical Calendar tells us that this is the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time.  It is also in the US, the 4th of July Weekend.  As we LIVE our faith, one fact should … Continue reading →

Christians seem to accept the mystery of the Trinity without much question or need for explanation.  It is simply said … it is a mystery. There are attempts to “explain” the mystery with certain images — like the three leaf glover … Continue reading →

All 50 states will soon experience some form of re-opening following restrictions imposed by Covid-19.  Hard-hit-New York is planning to enter Phase I on June 8th. Most States, including Louisiana, appear to be ready to enter into Phase II of … Continue reading →

It seems as if a new job/profession has come into existence over recent years:  A fact-checker. There was a point in time — not so long ago — when people became skeptical about what they read or heard.  THAT can’t … Continue reading →

Fifty years ago (yikes) Simon and Garfunkel, an American Folk-Rock duo, released their song Bridge Over Troubled Waters.  “Listen” to the words of the song: When you’re weary, feeling small                         … Continue reading →

During this time, it is common to hear people say: I can’t wait until things get back to normal!  Or perhaps, We better adjust to the new normal!  Or perhaps, I think we better get use to the abnormal for … Continue reading →

There are two phrases from the Roman Ritual for Funerals that are so rich and meaningful for me: The first, The ties that bind us together in life do not unravel with death … and Second, Life is changed — not … Continue reading →

My God, My God, why have you forsaken me (us)? The cry of Jesus during his passion reflects the emptiness and fear of so many of us these days.  A few weeks ago there was a sense among many that … Continue reading →

In the past two weeks we have heard/said things like this: We are on an uncharted path … Never before in the history of the world … In all my years, I’ve never seen something like this … Whether one … Continue reading →

When we were teenagers, there were many reasons for which we looked forward to high school graduation.   Graduation was a milestone — the completion of a major part of our education. We looked forward to graduation because we thought … Continue reading →