S&F-Holy Monday: Judas asks a Question
In today’s Gospel from John we are placed in the home of Lazarus, whom Jesus had recently raised from the dead. We see one of his sisters, Mary, anoint Jesus with oil and drying...
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S&F-Palm Sunday: Our Hero Enters the City
Over the Catholic Liturgical year there are many special days on the calendar. The two big ones are Christmas and Easter. They are so big that they have whole seasons (Advent and Lent) devoted...
4/12/25-Sports!
For as long as I can remember I have been a sports fan. I grew up watching baseball and following my hero, Tony Gwynn, every night. I loved the “Showtime Lakers” and Magic Johnson. ...
S&F-Jesus Doodles
Today’s reflection is inspired by the Gospel from this week’s mass, the 5th Sunday in Lent. The reading is from the John’s Gospel, 8:1-11. It is the story of the Pharisees and scribes bringing...
4/5/25-Let It Go, Let It Go
I have seen the movie Frozen one time. In my opinion, it, like most modern Disney movies is good but not memorable. Granted, I don’t think middle aged men are the target audience for...
S&F-Confessions of a Cradle Catholic II: Catholic School
I never got to go to Catholic School. I was a public school kid and am very proud of it. However, both of my kids did get the privilege of being able to attend...
S&F-The Prodigal Son Part 3
To conclude my Prodigal Son Series, I want to look at the final person in the story, the father. I don’t think many people see ourselves as the father in this parable, because we...
S&F-The Prodigal Son Part 2
In this little mini-series on the parable of the Prodigal Son, today I’d like to reflect on the younger son. He’s the ungrateful son who had the nerve to ask for his portion of...
S&F-The Prodigal Son Part 1
At mass this Sunday Father Marc said the parable of “The Prodigal Son” might be among the most well known parables in the bible. That’s probably true so I won’s repeat it here. But...
3/30/25-Living in Fear
One of the problems with blogging is trying to make sure that I’m not repeating the ideas or thoughts I may have already put in other posts. I apologize if I do ever repeat...