An Encouraging Word – Spiritual, but not religious?
byWe are only earthenware jars that hold this great treasure. II Corinthiams: 7 I have spent a lot of time, in my 47-year priesthood,…
We are only earthenware jars that hold this great treasure. II Corinthiams: 7 I have spent a lot of time, in my 47-year priesthood,…
Be free, yet without using freedom as a pretext for evil. Give honor to all, love the community and fear God. I Peter 2:16,17…
Let us not grow weary doing good. Galatians 6:9 As many of you know, I am spending much of my retirement focused on supporting…
You surround me with joyful shouts of freedom. Psalm 32:7 As I approach the 4th of July holiday, I have freedom on my mind….
Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom. Isaiah 40 I grew up…
If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. Matthew 5:29 Why do so many people marry in…
Don’t worry, for you can be reconciled. Sirach 22:22 This week I celebrate the birthdays of my two brothers — Mark last Friday and…
Bless those who curse you. Luke 6:28 From the day I left my little country town of Rhodelia, Ky., and entered the seminary up…
The measure you use will be used to measure you. Matthew 7:2 My 47th anniversary of ordination as a priest was this week. I…
Wrath and anger are hateful things, yet a sinner holds them tight. Sirach 27:30 There is something I haven’t been able to get out…