Jim Lovell, Jr., the Apollo 13 astronaut died on August 7, 2025 at the age of 97. Scott Carpenter, was one of our first seven astronauts who flew on one…
Family Values – that’s something we hear a lot about – especially around election time. Everybody is concerned about “family values”. More and more people blame the breakdown in family…
A newly ordained priest was assigned to a small parish in the hills of Kentucky. In his first sermon, he condemned gambling, especially betting on horses. The sermon was not…
To make a differenceIn someone’s life,You don’t have to be brilliant,Rich, beautiful or perfect.You just have to care. Your act of kindnessCan change someone’s world. Please reflect upon YOUR last…
I was ordained a priest in 1969. My first assignment was in Northbrook, Illinois. I remember quite vividly celebrating mass on August 15th, the Feast of the Assumption of Mary.…
When you are angry,Pray. When you are sad,Pray. When you are about to give up,Pray. No matter what happens,Pray. Because no matter what,The Lord is listening. Amen. Praying is not…
This is how I see our situation today: We’re killing ourselves on junk food – we watch mindless drivel on TV with vulgar displays of sexuality and horrific scenes of…
Many people are convinced that possessions will make a difference and that they are measured by how much they possess. We exert great energies in collecting things until there is…
One day a pharmacist in a local store observed a young boy sitting nearby as his parents were shopping. He overheard the boy talking on his cell phone: “Hello, sir,…
Jesus didn’t eat with sinners and tax collectors because he wanted to appear inclusive, tolerant, and accepting. Jesus ate with them to call them to a changed and fruitful life,…
Are you aware that there the millions of people who live all around you who are living today in constant FEAR, the FEAR of being deported? Years ago, Jay Leno,…
Around 1870 New York City had one of the most hotly contested mayoral races in its history. The incumbent was Mayor John Tweed–Boss Tweed he was called. He was running…
Ever wonder about the acronym ASAP? Generally we think of it in terms of even more hurry and stress in our lives: “As soon as possible,” ASAP. Maybe if we…
The majority of us lead quiet, unheralded lives as we pass through this world. There will most likely be no ticker-tape parades for us, no monuments created in our honor.…