Doubting Thomas
Traditionally when a Catholic gets confirmed they choose a Saint’s name. When I was confirmed that really wasn’t done, but I chose a Saint anyway. My Saint was Thomas the Apostle. More commonly known...
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11/16/24-My Treatment Journey
Cancer is complicated. I find myself pretty ignorant overall. In this case ignorance is not bliss, it’s frustrating. I am about 6 months into my time as a cancer patient. Before this all started...
Amen!
One of the most important words in our faith is “Amen.” We say it all the time. Every prayer end with it. We use it as a response during mass multiple times. Are way...
How did Jesus Choose Who to Save?
Jesus preformed many miracles that are documented in the bible. He changed water into wine. He healed the sick. He raised the dead. I’m sure he did more things that were not documented by...
No Time to Pray
Day to day life is busy. We have to work, oversee our social network presence, maintain friendships, manage families, watch Yellowstone, eat and sleep-just to name a few. So God must understand if we...
The Holy Spirit
Whenever we recite the creed at mass or as part of the rosary, we summarize our beliefs as Catholics. It starts with God, our creator. The majority of the creed directly addresses Jesus, his...
11/12/24-My Favorite Veteran
Yesterday was Veteran’s Day. I wanted to write something about being a veteran or my time in the Navy, but I really wasn’t inspired as to any particular topic. As a rule here, if...
Naughty or Nice
When you have done all that you have been commanded to do say, “We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we are obliged to do.” -Luke 17 As we prepare for Christmas we...
Limits on Forgiveness
If your brother sins, rebuke him; if he repents, forgive him. If he wrongs you seven times in one day and returns to you seven times saying, “I am sorry,” you should forgive him. ...
He Puts You to the Test-When He Knows You Are Ready
When you are dealing with a health issue its hard not say “Why me?” In my case I feel like I’m still relatively young. I have always made exercise a priority. Never smoked. No...