It is what it is

Father Joseph Garvin was wrong. Man, I hope that doesn't get me in any trouble.In his homily at the 10:30am Mass yesterday our Pastor at St. Christopher's Church in Somerton said that he hated the phrase "It is what it is." When the words came out of his mouth they hit close to home because … Continue reading It is what it is

The Baptism of the Lord

Today we bring the official Church season of Christmas to a close by celebrating another important moment in the life of Jesus Christ, his baptism.As preparation for His coming, Jesus' cousin who is known to us as John the Baptist has emerged from the wilderness and is preaching that change is coming. John is telling … Continue reading The Baptism of the Lord

New life in death for a moral compass

"He has now been gathered by the Lord, in whom he trusted."Those are the words of Fr. George Butler, who administered the last rites of the Church on Thursday to one Richard John Neuhaus.At age 72, the former Lutheran clergyman turned Catholic priest died after a short battle against the cancer with which he had … Continue reading New life in death for a moral compass

The Philadelphia Eagles need to replace…

...Brian Westbrook.What! What are you nuts, Veasey?Well we already know the answer to that question. After all, you're the guy who picked George W. Bush as your website 'American of the Year' for 2008. You're the guy who has consistently supported Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb.You think Sarah Palin and Ann Coulter are hot. You … Continue reading The Philadelphia Eagles need to replace…

I won the Powerball grand prize jackpot !

...now what do I do next? We've all had the dream, haven't we? We hit the Powerball lottery jackpot, or whatever major lottery might be held in your area. Last night's Powerball drawing in our area was worth $105 million dollars. No one won the big jackpot by matching all five numbers and the Powerball, … Continue reading I won the Powerball grand prize jackpot !