Category Archives: Spirituality

(“Baptism of Jesus” sermon by Deacon Carlos Londono, Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Pewaukee, WI.) Today the Church celebrates the Baptism of the Lord. We celebrate that the Lord Jesus is the one and the only one. At his … Continue reading →

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” So St. John begins the last Gospel. The other three concern themselves with details, facts, stories chronicling the life of Jesus Christ. John … Continue reading →

Either Ozzie Nelson was left a lot of money or he made an imaginary income, but we know that he left the house. Harriet with pearls around her neck raised their two sons when only one mattered, Ricky Nelson. So … Continue reading →

Dusk begins and I finish my sermon for the next day. The laptop’s bright screen is pulled down. “Boy, it’s getting dark.” The small Christmas tree placed during Advent in my kitchen’s bay window is replaced by an overpriced but … Continue reading →

As the Lutherans always ask us Catholics, “Why do you worship Mary?” We answer by saying we don’t “worship Mary” but we can understand their confusion. We are dumbfounded by this carrier of hope into our world. We are awestruck … Continue reading →

You’re in the checkout line buying milk. You grab a couple sticks of gum from the impulsive-shelves on both sides of you. You place the items on the belt and ask the cashier for three quarts of grace. She asks, … Continue reading →

It took me a long time to enter the store. I thought it was intended for those with meager means. I thought to myself, “Do I dress down before entering?” I used Kohl’s or Boston Store (closed) or Walmart or … Continue reading →