If you are like me and feel that this is the most discouraging, inane and depressing presidential campaign of your lifetime, meet someone who offers an uplifting perspective. You would do well to see the whole thing right here!!!!
Category: Random Thoughts
Becoming a Fisher of…Fish!
Recently a friend of mine said he regularly read my ramblings but wondered if I thought of much else other than the refugees in the Middle East and Europe. I must admit my journey there made an impact but I do indeed have other thoughts. Continue reading “Becoming a Fisher of…Fish!”
The Definition of Irony
The definition of irony is: If you still have a perfect #NCAATournament Bracket, you know absolutely nothing about basketball! This is really @MarchMadness
What is Lent – Cardinal Timothy Dolan
This is another fine video in the series about the Lenten season by Catholic Relief Services. This installment features a reflection by Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York.
Lent, A Time of Reflection
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.christians around the world will mark this day by receiving ashes on their foreheads which reminds us of our shared mortality. Below are #MyAshes.
Lent is a time for us to reflect on the meaning of life, how we treat one another especially those in need and how we can make the world a better place. It is a time to take action. For American Catholics one way to do all of this is to participate in @CatholicRelief @CRSRiceBowl.
Whether Christian or not; Catholic or Protestant or unaffiliated, seeking to make the world better in our short time here is always beneficial to those around us and ourselves. Peace-
The Sky is Falling? Maybe Not.
What a strange year so far! Almost nobody would have thought that two weeks into 2016 oil prices would plunge below $30 a barrel, the Chinese yuan and markets would take a dive and other worldwide markets, including ours in the U.S. would follow. It would only be stranger if one of the major lotteries had a prize that was worth more than $1 billion…wait, that happened too! Continue reading “The Sky is Falling? Maybe Not.”
A Deacon's View 