We all want to be successful and have enough money to take care of ourselves and our family. A little extra money would be nice too. Money is nice in this life, but it is finite and can’t be taken with us when we die. Spiritual wealth is infinite and we should spend more of […]
Tag: Gospel reflections
The world can be a noisy and distracting place. Our ears are bombarded with so much noise and filth from all around us and can get clogged up, preventing us from truly listening. We need to clean out our ears and work at keeping them clean and clear. Did you listen to the back and […]
Looking With a Different Light
We all come from different backgrounds and cultures. Something that one person might find good, another may find repulsive. I’m from Louisiana and I love crawfish, jambalaya, and red beans and rice, but I never got into sweet tea, grits, or boudin. Sometimes, people do weird things to me, like backing into parking spaces. Although, […]
To Whom Shall We Go
When I was a kid and much less mature, I felt sometimes like my parents were unjust with me over one issue or another and a few times I thought about leaving. The main problem with me picking up and leaving was the fact that I didn’t have anywhere to go or any money to […]
Magnificat
This weekend we celebrate the Assumption of Mary, so I’d like to look more at one of the best speeches in the Bible – Mary’s Magnificat. There are so many good messages in what she says. If we also ponder her Magnificat in our hearts, we will find her message applicable to our own lives […]
Overcoming Fear and Death
Just look around the world today and we will see fear and death all over the place. A lot of people are worried about their health and the health of their children and loved ones. If they aren’t worried about illness or death, they may be worried about their job, their freedom, their country, or […]
The Bread of Life
Bread is my favorite food, so I think I will enjoy writing this blog. My grandmother used to make homemade bread as part of Sunday lunch. I still remember the wonderful smells from her kitchen, especially the smell of her homemade bread. Life wouldn’t be the same if I couldn’t eat bread on at least […]