About a half century ago, literally on the other side of the world, the Reverend Billy Graham was delivering one of his typical fire and brimstone sermons 'Down Under' in Australia. The theme of his sermon that day revolved around what he called "the greatest question ever asked by any man." That questioner to whom … Continue reading The greatest question ever asked
TV Watch: The Journey Home
There is a regular weekly television program on EWTN called 'The Journey Home', and during this program various individuals are highlighted who each have made that 'journey home' to the Catholic Church from some other religious denomination. The program is inspirational both for Catholics and for those of other Christian faiths, as well as for … Continue reading TV Watch: The Journey Home
The birth of Jesus Christ
A COMBINED LUKE/MATTHEW.....Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way.When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss … Continue reading The birth of Jesus Christ
What did she know?
Driving in to work this morning, my wife and I heard the Christmas song "Mary Did You Know?" playing on the radio.In the version that we heard, Kenny Rogers is asking if she knew that the child she was carrying would do many wondrous things.He asks if she knows that he will 'one day walk … Continue reading What did she know?
Pulling back the curtain
I've been thinking about it for a couple of years now, but just never had the nerve. Either I was going to be too embarrassed, or I was fearful of exposing my face to someone that I might have to see on a regular basis.So it was with a little bit of nervousness that this … Continue reading Pulling back the curtain
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