A few months ago, we watched the movie Silence. It was about two Jesuit missionaries who went to Japan to seek their master who is...

Many activities can bring people to what they call a "high." There's the athlete's high when he wins. There's the person who gets a high...

As far as I could remember, I've always liked New Year's Day. As a child, it meant my brother's fireworks and my mom's giving thanks for the

Within a few days, I saw real goodness in mankind. A wheelchair-bound lady was crossing a six lane boulevard. Halfway across, she was...

Where is the longest running Christmas celebration in the world? In the Philippines! There is even a Filipino restaurant that says,...

We had a dinner gathering at home and we invited Paul's family over. My mother-in-law gave me a gift box, which I put aside. Several...

Paul told me he heard on a TV program that there is no such thing as an atheist. The talk show host said that just because someone does...

Decades ago, I received a letter from someone. I am sharing it here with you like I did last year. Dear Friend, If you are thinking of...

I admit. I have been converted. I play the piano. Love Beethoven, Chopin and am truly mesmerized by Rachmaninoff. I also like...

This season, let us fill our mind with thanksgiving thoughts. I will give thanks to you, LORD, with all my heart; I will tell of all your...

Dear Lord, As we thank you for the bountiful feast on our table, Help us think of those whose tables are empty. As we thank you for our...

I was sharing with a niece that writing and sharing God’s graces in my life has brought me joy that is immeasurable. And that is the...

I did not grow up on Mr. Roger's neighborhood. But I did get a glimpse of his wonderfully endearing neighborhood in my adulthood. He...

We've heard it said - We cannot have everything in this world. Oh, yes we (almost) can! Fine print says, "but not all at the same time...

Veteran's Day honors all Americans who have served in the military, living or dead. (Memorial Day honors whose who have died in...

After morning mass, I saw a line of first grade children leaving the church. One child (They were all so cute.) stopped by the altar,...