Sunday Sermon: Don't be a coward
Sunday Sermon: Jesus Christ is the Church
When it comes to their faith lives, folks with a deep conviction can be extremely defensive. I've even heard some go so far as to claim that those who don't follow the same belief system and faith practices they do will even end up in hell when they die. The fact is that neither … Continue reading Sunday Sermon: Jesus Christ is the Church
Sunday Sermon: In the end, we all become one with God
Today marks the final Sunday in the liturgical year of the Catholic Church. Next Sunday begins the season of Advent, the four-week period leading up to the birth of Jesus Christ. As Advent begins, the readings at Mass will begin to lead us towards that most important and holy moment in the history of humanity. … Continue reading Sunday Sermon: In the end, we all become one with God
The history of Thanksgiving in America
President George W. Bush visits the Thanksgiving Shrine at Berkeley Plantation, Virginia Today is Thanksgiving Day here in the United States. As we gather to celebrate with family and friends, let me offer a short history lesson on the holiday origins in America. In the fall of 1619 the ship Margaret set sail from … Continue reading The history of Thanksgiving in America
Book Review: Killing Jesus
A few months ago, I finished reading Bill O'Reilly's outstanding work "Killing Lincoln" about the assassination of the 16th President of the United States and the events surrounding and leading up to that event. The book was so well written and informative that it inspired me to purchase for my Kindle his other two similar … Continue reading Book Review: Killing Jesus