S&F-The Healing of Jesus
When facing a illness, especially one that could be considered a terminal one, and you are a person of faith, the natural thing to to is ask Jesus for healing. After all, in his...
From the Desk of Joe Cool
2/9/25-Fixing the Calendar
I think we have a lot of holidays already on our calendar. Maybe too many. But I use my vast experience to fix it. So here is what I propose. 1. Memorial Day (End...
S&F-St. Peter’s Faith
This weekend’s Gospel is Luke’s narrative on the transition of Simon Peter from fishman to Apostle. It’s a fairly familiar and simple story. The question, as always, is where do I see myself in...
S&F-Finish Strong
My favorite Bible reading comes from the Second Letter of Paul to Timothy. “For I am already being poured out like a libation, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have...
2/2/25-Find a Happy Place
I have taken a couple of weeks off this blog. There are many reasons, mostly it comes down to just two big ones. I really haven’t been inspired with something to write about and...
S&F-Discouragement
Part of dealing with cancer is discouragement. The despair that comes from the constant medical treatments and tests with confusing results is just part of the process. However dealing with discouragement and despair is...
S&F-“Teacher, Do You Not Care We Are Perishing?”
In today’s Gospel Jesus and his disciples are travelling by boat thru a storm. The boat is being battered by a storm while Jesus sits in the stern, taking a nap. One of the...
S&F-The Wedding Crashers
Wedding planning is tough. People send back their invitations so hopefully at least the planner can know how many people are there to plan for food and drinks. But I think sometimes weddings end...
1/14/25-Expiration Dates
Have you ever gone to the store and went to buy milk or eggs? The first thing you have to do is to check the expiration date and make sure you are going to...
Epiphany-Our Invitation from God
In the United States, we observed the Epiphany on Sunday. However, today is the actual date the feast is celebrated. So, this post is either right on time or a day late. This year...