Archive: December 2013

These Are Difficult Times For Committed Christians

These Are Difficult Times For Committed Christians

Legend states that when the Holy Family hurried into the Sinai Peninsula after fleeing from Bethlehem, they were pursued by some of King Herod’s men.  As the soldiers drew near, Joseph and Mary spotted a cave, and quickly hid there with the infant...

God Is Wrong Again

In my last article, I complained about the endless puff pieces regarding so-called homosexual breakthroughs in American society, and although I had no intention of writing again about homosexuality so quickly, I was struck by a recent news story...

The U.S. Postal System Is Self-Destructing

The U.S. Postal System Is Self-Destructing

The ink is not dry on a recent article that I wrote addressing the issue of the losses at our postal system and the fact that our “do nothing” Congress is studying the problem. Well, today I discovered that first class postage is going up to $0.49...

Our Changing Holy Families

Our Changing Holy Families

This week, we celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. As I ponder this celebration, I reflect on how much the concept of family has evolved over the years. In my grandparents’ generation, most Catholic families had...

Families Should Revolve Around The Love Of Children

Families Should Revolve Around The Love Of Children

I pray that you all are having a wonderful celebration of Christmas. The Sunday after Christmas is usually the Feast of the Holy Family, the exception being when Christmas comes on a Sunday. Let’s start today with a little story you might be...

A Special Kind Of Giving

A Special Kind Of Giving

The Christmas season encourages us to shift our attention from receiving to giving, and that is a blessing because it frees us for a time from the prison of ego. Today’s financial uncertainty, however, curtails the kind of giving that involves...

The Solemnity Of The Nativity Of Our Lord: We Are The Reason

The Solemnity Of The Nativity Of Our Lord: We Are The Reason

Holy Christmas to you all! This is a solemn day of prayer and celebration. We are united to Jesus Christ as we celebrate the Love of God in our families, our home, our world and in each of our lives. There are many beautiful Christmas traditions in...