BLOGS
Accused of Eating Too Much
“Come on, let’s go,” Jesus told his disciples. It was very early in the morning. The sun was starting to appear on the horizon. The journey was on foot. The destination was 90 miles away. Were they going to the Temple to worship? Or were they going to a...
Back into his father’s embrace
“She is OK. But if her condition stays the way it is, in a few years we would not have an inheritance left” was Mary’s answer to my asking how her mother was. And she was laughing. I did not laugh. I did not think her answer was funny. I thought it was a sad situation...
Bloom wherever you are planted
The scaffolding collapsed. A 17-year-old boy who was laying bricks fell 56 feet to the ground. He was rushed to an emergency unit of a nearby hospital. After several X-rays and other tests the doctor told the boy’s parents: “If your son manages to get through these...
Sin is serious, grace is immense
“Oh my Lord! What the heck!” I said to myself when I came home late one night and saw our whole living room and hallway were toilet-papered. Normally, Bella would joyfully meet me at the door and jump on me as I entered. But not this time. “Bella, where are you?” I...
Don’t miss God’s healing touch
For a long time, I kept a small painting with me. It was a beautiful painting. I treasured it. The title of the painting was: “The Agony in the Garden.” A young, beautiful Belgian nun gave it to me as a thank-you for serving Masses for her community at St. Therese...
The meaning of grace
Those who went to Jesus, though they came from different backgrounds, had one thing in common. They felt that something was lacking in their lives. They yearned for something more than they had. Without exception, they all received what they sought – peace in their...
I am always astounded at God’s grace
The GPS makes driving less stressful for me. I have a very poor sense of direction. The GPS is my driving salvation. I do not fully understand how it works, but it works for me. Once I enter a destination on my device, I know I won’t get lost. The other day, for fun,...
A Divine Orchestration
It happened on a Friday before the opening of a new school year. I could not believe what was happening. One minute, I was the chairman of the London (Ohio) High School guidance department; the next minute, in the middle of a department meeting, I was replaced. “You...
The secret of the Ages Revealed to a five-time Divorcee
to a five-time divorcee “If you intentionally do not mention a sin during confession, it is a mortal sin. If you die in mortal sin, you will go directly to hell.” Sister Veronica engraved this truth in our hearts when she prepared us for our first confession and...
Mountains that God moves
My classmate Orlando ran after me. When he caught up, he grabbed my hand and said, “Hi, Lany, give me that book. Miss Racho (our first-grade teacher) said you cannot take it home. It could get lost.” “Oh my Lord, I am in trouble now!” I said to myself as I gave...