One of the most basic foundations for any person of faith is the notion put forth by 18th century English poet Alexander Pope in that "to err is human, to forgive divine", and that we should love even our enemies. But how far does that go? Are the families and friends of those killed in the Islamofascist … Continue reading 9/11: Are we expected to forgive?
Church matters
Church matters
Christ will come again…when?
This weekend marks Palm Sunday, the beginning of one of the two holiest weeks in the Christian calendar.On Palm Sunday we remember Jesus' entering the city of Jerusalem in Triumph to an explosion of good will, palm branch waving, and shouts of "Hosana" before undertaking the most important activities of his life.These events included the overturning … Continue reading Christ will come again…when?
Priestly bad apples
There is an old saying that I often reminded folks to consider: "don't throw the baby out with the bath water."The meaning behind this simple old saying is that it is the baby which is by far the most important, precious thing. It may be sitting in a pool of filth, scum, and slime. So what? … Continue reading Priestly bad apples
Heed the call
Jesus Christ was approximately 30 years old, and he was ready to step from the shadows of a life which to that stage had been lived in relative anonymity.He had learned of the fate of his cousin, John 'the Baptist', and decided that it was time for he himself to begin a public ministry. It was what … Continue reading Heed the call
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