The Victory of Death
Of all the words to describe the process of death, victory would be the last one on the list for most of us. Death to
Of all the words to describe the process of death, victory would be the last one on the list for most of us. Death to
On Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, people celebrate around the world by indulging in all the food and drink that will potentially be
Forgiveness, both extended and received, is at the heart of the Lord’s Prayer and the Gospel message itself. We ask God’s forgiveness while forgiving others
The power of agreement, in big or small matters, ensures all parties involved have come to terms with everything contained within a given arrangement. The
The Lord hears the cry of the poor, Blessed be the Lord. I will bless the Lord at all times With praise ever in my
In the grand scope of God’s divine providence, our daily bread is assured and readily available in accordance with the promise given to us in
A passage from the Gospel of Matthew shows Jesus “moved with pity” over the crowds of people that had come to see him, perhaps because
Artificial Omniscience? Is that even a thing? Maybe not, but it would come as no surprise to discover that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already being
When I was young, in the middle of the last century, there was a television show called “The Millionaire.” As the years have passed, I
In the old days, before Smart Phones and GPS technology, it was almost obligatory to stop by AAA to get a customized map called a
During his three years of public ministry, Jesus was able to preach and teach in various settings, from the intimacy of a dinner party to
As each new year begins, old resolutions are dusted off, repackaged, and often given a “booster shot” at the start of Lent. The goodies given
What is your idolatry of preference? If you are not sure, perhaps a definition of the term will help. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, idolatry
In the movie Annie Hall, written and directed by Woody Allen, an argument ensues involving the philosopher and media theorist Marshall McLuhan. The protagonist, Alvy
There is a commercial about a retirement community that features an elderly couple taking their turn throwing a dinner party for their fellow sushi-loving neighbors.
In the sixth chapter of Matthew’s gospel, the disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. His response was The Lord’s Prayer in its
One of the advantages of being a pastor of a small parish is the ability to visit most families in their homes throughout the year.
An invitation to write an article for publication usually comes with a request for a certain number of words. For instance, a small piece in
There is a curiosity that looms large in the minds of most people meeting for the first time. Right after introductions are made, a subtle
“How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.” This quote from Elizabeth Barrett Browning speaks to the myriad ways love can be communicated.
Go out quickly to the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in the poor and maimed and blind and lame (Luke 14:21). The
The above title could easily describe a romantic song or poem. The object of one’s affections brings a heavenly aura anywhere that person happens to