He’s in the House
Today the Catholic Church celebrates The Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica. This is the Pope’s actual church in Rome. I was reflecting on the Churches in the world as I thought...
From the Desk of Joe Cool
Ways to Pray-Lectio Divina
I struggle with prayer. I just don’t feel like I’m good at it. I’m always trying to improve on everything I do, and there can be nothing more important to get good at than...
Would You Risk 99 for the Sake of 1? Jesus Would.
Today’s Gospel includes one of the parables that I always find hard to understand in how we value things today. Luke says that when questioned about eating with sinners Jesus says, “What man among...
Election Day and A Our Tattered Nation
“Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself will not stand.” Matthew 12:25 Yesterday was Election Tuesday in the United States. I found it a...
How to Become a Saint: Step 3-The Secret Weapon
When I was in the Navy I had a security clearance. I was allowed to know things that the nation felt was important to keep a secret for the security of the country. So,...
11/4/24-It’s Election Day
Every leap year on the first Tuesday in November, in the United States, we make history. We choose leaders who will guide the country until we get to choose leaders again. Voting is a...
How to Become a Saint: Step 2-Your Sainthood Team
On All Saints Day I was watching some various homilies and thoughts on the day from the experts on faith and Catholicism. One of my personal favorites is Father Mike Schmitz. His 2023 homily...
11/2/24-Funny Old Man
It has been a while since I wrote about the men in my life who I have looked up to as role models. There is four or five men who, as I look back,...
All Souls Day-How to Get Out of Purgatory
Today is All Souls day. It is a day for us to remember those who have gone before us, especially those still in purgatory being purified prior to being allowed to go to heaven. As...
All Saints’ Day: The Story of a Non-Saint
On November 1st we celebrate the best of those of us who have lived on earth, the Saints. We can use the day to remember people who have lived their faith above all. The...