Hey there, I love a good story. The best ones are embellished with exotic locations, eccentric characters, and far-fetched experiences. Over time the story grows more outlandish and takes on a life of its own. And people believe it as reality. But the truth is, it’s just a story … a myth. And once it’s been spread, it can be challenging to walk it back and convince people of the true …
Recognizing Signal Graces
Hey there, Have you ever been talking with a friend about a particular subject, for example the latest Tesla model … and then the next time you’re on your computer, you see an ad for Tesla? You may write it off as a coincidence. But it’s not. Your phone is listening to you to gather insight into your interests to present you with ads for relevant products. What’s also not a coincidence …
Appreciating God’s Creation
Hey there, Last week on April 8th, North America experienced a solar eclipse, with the moon passing between the Earth and the sun, temporarily blocking our view of the sun. The path of totality started in Mexico and passed through Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine before ending in the Canadian province …
Raising The Curtain on Lenten Movies
Hey there, What do you like to do in your spare time? Read a book? Play a video game? Go shopping? These are all good options. I like to watch movies. Streaming in the comfort of my home or in the theater … I enjoy movies. I particularly enjoy mysteries and dramas, but I can also get wrapped up in a sappy love story. Yes, I admit it. I’m a Hallmark Channel groupie. Growing …
Walking With Love This Lent (And Always)
Hey there, God loves each one of us. So much so, that He sent His only son, Jesus Christ to walk among us. To teach us the importance of love. To show us how to love. And out of love, to pay the ultimate price … for our salvation. Over the course of Lent we have an opportunity to join Jesus on His journey to Calvary. To walk with Him. To walk with love. Love that we show to …
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The Little Things That Are Key to Your Great Lent
Hey there, Have you ever noticed that UPS trucks almost never make left-hand turns? Their routes are specifically planned to make right-hand turns … even if it means the route is longer. They do this because left-hand turns go against traffic. They add time while you wait for your turn to go. And more accidents happen with left-hand turns. So, 90% of the turns on the UPS route are to the …
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Worshiping The Lord Your God
Hey there, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I pray you’re still experiencing the joy of the Christmas season and have not yet given up your resolutions. Last Sunday we celebrated the Solemnity of the Epiphany, when Our Lord entered the world and was revealed to the nations. What an incredible blessing! With that recognition, came different responses … from King Herod’s jealousy… to the …
Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions
Hey there, We’re preparing for the coming of Our Lord and the joy of the Christmas season. But soon our attention will turn to the new year. And we’ll enthusiastically start on our new year’s resolutions. Save money … lose weight … exercise more … quit smoking. These are the most popular resolutions. According to U.S. News, 80% of new year’s resolutions fail by the second week of …
Spreading Peace in Our World
Hey There, On the 11th of November we celebrate Veterans Day in the US, while other countries celebrate Armistice Day. And it’s the anniversary of the end of World War I. As we pray and give thanks for those who serve … now and in the past … who sacrifice so much to protect us and keep us safe, it seems appropriate to focus on peace. There is conflict everywhere. Not only between nations, …
Turning a Vacation Into a Pilgrimage
Hey there, I’ve been blessed to visit a few sacred sites in my life. As a child my parents took me to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, where Our Blessed Mother appeared to Juan Diego in the year 1531. Unfortunately, I was young enough that I don’t have a lot of clear memories from that trip. A few years ago my daughter and I traveled to Vatican City and we visited St. …
Reviving Saint Michael’s Lent
Hey there, Here we are in the middle of Ordinary Time. It started back at the end of May, after Eastertide. And will go until early December when Advent starts. It may seem like there’s not a lot going on liturgically, other than some feast days here or there. But there is something coming up in a couple of weeks. Something that I just learned about a few months ago! Have you ever …
Exercising Your Soul
Hey there, We’re obsessed with being more healthy … and exercise is one of our primary means to that end. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, everyone can experience health benefits of physical activity. “Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage …
