On Being Daddy
Of all the gifts Our Father in heaven has blessed me with, there is one that is so incredibly beyond compare and so far beyond my own comprehension that I […]
Category Archives: Prayer
Summer Time, and the Livin’…
If you are familiar with the old Gershwin opera Porgy and Bess then you will note that the conclusion of that line in the title is “is easy.” In fact, […]
Harvey’s Got Heart
Well my friends, this one is a bit more serious in nature so I apologize in advance for failing to meet your expectations on the humor front. Today is the […]
The Body of Christ
We took a break today from all the house flipping insanity to celebrate a great feast. In our Catholic world, today is the Feast of Corpus Christi — a day […]
St. Anthony Helps the House Flippers
Last night I wrote about my experience calling upon the help of St. Anthony of Padua in finding a missing corkscrew. Well, for several days I’ve been missing something else […]
It’s Been A Long Week
Last night, after returning to the new house (after breaking things in the old house), I thought to myself “I could really use a cold glass of soda. But I […]
Almost Forgot…
A word of congratulations is in order for my friend, my top commenter Annie! Her daughter cHrista recently got engaged! We’re all so excited. God’s blessings as you begin your […]
The Feast of Rita
Today is the feast day of my very favorite saint of all time, the fifteenth century Augustinian widow/nun and peacemaker, Rita of Cascia. Anyone who knows me knows that my […]
The First Year
A more somber note today, friends… Today marks one year since my father-in-law died. You know, for a time there I wondered what could possibly have been in God’s plan […]
Be Sealed
The reason for my sojourn into the frozen land of 10,000-odd lakes? I came north for the confirmation of my brother’s son. What a joyous day for us as I […]
