‘In the World’ Archives
Fun or sin?
Did you know that if you add the numbers on the roulette wheel, they total 666? I wonder if some people see this as an indication that gambling is from the Devil. I wouldn’t make this claim myself. However, at its root, gambling fosters the desire for things we do [Read More]
Family Discussion/Activity
READINGS: 1. Wisdom 18:6-9 2. Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-19 3. Gospel of Luke 12:32-48 REFLECTION: The Gospel carries a message to be on guard against thieves. Don’t put your trust in earthly treasures that they can take. Be like the conscientious servant who guarded his [Read More]
Gratefulness
An attitude of gratitude comes from living by counting the blessings God has given you. It is good to go beyond gratitude to living a life of being full of gratefulness for existence. Appreciating the peace from within. This peace is God’s presence, He helps us to see [Read More]
Family Discussion/ Activity
READINGS: 1. Ecclesiastes 1:2, 2:21-23 2. Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 3. Gospel of Luke 12:13-21 REFLECTION: What do Jesus and the Gospel have to say about money? In the Gospel the man asks Jesus to tell his brother to give him his share of the money. In reply, Jesus tells a [Read More]
Family Discussion/ Activity
READINGS: 1. Genesis 18:20-32 2. Colossians 2:12-14 3. Gospel of Luke 11:1-13 REFLECTION: What does asking God for something really mean anyhow? A person who asks God’s help is saying, “I am in need. I can’t do anything myself.” A person who prays for others is [Read More]
Something to think about…
If you can forgive the person you were, accept the person you are, and believe in the person you will become, you are headed for joy. So celebrate your life. Barbara Johnson [Read More]
Influential Brothers
God sends many positive influences into our lives. Sometimes these come in the form of people, others events, still others locations. I believe nothing happens by chance, but rather God creates a situation where we then choose how to react and decide the outcome. Today, I [Read More]
Choosing an Apostle
Today is the Feast Day of St. Matthias, the Apostle chosen after Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension. Many times, we wonder why the Apostles chose a replacement for Judas – why couldn’t we just have 11? It makes a nice football team! In today’s reading [Read More]
Let’s Pray Today and Every Day!
Happy May 6th! For the more than half a century, the United States has celebrated – at the President’s urging – a National Day of Prayer. Today, President Obama wisely decided to keep with this tradition. There is so much turmoil in the world, and in [Read More]
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
We’re stuck with a load of responsibilities and work as the summer break approaches. Studying for Finals, taking Advanced Placement Exams, writing that paper you knew about for three months, or whatever the reason, there’s not much time to have fun without [Read More]