Category Archives: Spirituality

“In Between” Time

One of my favorites themes is, “inbetween time.”  It’s supposed to be two words but it is always one event and it’s choked full of meaning. Most of our lives is lived “inbetween.”  In between the yesterday event and the … Continue reading →

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The Schmucks of This World

St. John was definitely having a bad hair day when he wrote this.  “Do not love the world or the things of the world.  If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him.  For all … Continue reading →

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Moments of Grace

Grace.  Not easy to define but easy to spot.  The Catholic Church tried to define grace and does it by dividing it up but both end up in the Church’s usual clinical way, stale and unemotional. Grace –wholly touching a … Continue reading →

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The Birth of Church

It all begins with a personal yearning deep inside you.  You feel that something is missing, an emptiness that you hope can be at least satisfied if not fulfilled.  The yearning is for something more and that something more is … Continue reading →

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Diversion: The U.S. Distraction

It’s a delicate subject because it places ourselves in a personal place where no opinion other than our own is appreciated but just think how much of your life is a series of diversions.  A redirection from something or someone; … Continue reading →

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“Life With Cats”

(counselor: “So tell me a little about it.”) Well, it’s not easy to talk about it but I’ll try.  Growing up our family had one that lasted 14 years.  “Midnight” was her name and living across from a gully, she … Continue reading →

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The Crazy Family Living In My Head

She’s my second cousin, Grief. I see her periodically. I don’t go out of my way to visit her. She comes on her own to be with me for a while. I treat her gently in the hope that she’s … Continue reading →

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“Yes”

I hate when someone calls to ask me a favor and begins with the question, “What are doing tomorrow night?” I have no idea what is involved but I’m expected to give an instant answer. Am I to be an … Continue reading →

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Forever “and ever”

I love satellite radio. Since sliced bread, I can’t think of anything comparable. Commercial free, varied and so many offerings. I renew it every three years. My renewal came up so I called to renew for another three years and … Continue reading →

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The Silence of St. Joseph

Lot’s wife has no name (I guess you could call her “Salty”) and Joseph says and has no recorded statements in the Bible. The next cocktail party you attend, you can amaze your friends with these tiny bits of trivia. … Continue reading →

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