Road to Redemption: How to Overcome Feeling Sorry for Yourself


Feeling sorry for yourself, and you present condition, is not only a waste of energy but the worst habit you could possibly have. -Dale Carnegie What can we do about this, how can we change our own outlook on our own life? How do we stop feeling sorry for ourselves, stopping the self-pity and self loathing?  … Continue reading Road to Redemption: How to Overcome Feeling Sorry for Yourself

Are you the Fox: A Lenten Reflection


Image via Wikipedia 31 At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, “Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you.” 32 He replied, “Go tell that fox, ‘I will keep on driving out demons and healing people today and tomorrow, and on the third day I will … Continue reading Are you the Fox: A Lenten Reflection

Great old sayings


“God helps those who help themselves” that an old saying we all have heard in our lifetime. I know I have heard it a million times and I know I will hear it a million more before I die. The saying is not in the bible, but it is a wise saying none-the-less. I think … Continue reading Great old sayings

Love becoming Loving


Image via Wikipedia I am sure as Catholics you have heard the phrase “Offer it up” as in offer up all your pain and suffering to Jesus. I know I have heard it and to me it often sounds like “Suck it up” a phrase we often times tell our kids when they get hut … Continue reading Love becoming Loving

Servanthood


Catholics are called to a life of service, we are baptized in to it and Jesus himself  lived the example of it for us. But what is being a servant? How do we live a life of servanthood in the modern world, and better yet, how do we teach this to our youth when most … Continue reading Servanthood

Forgiveness


Yesterday I was able to enjoy one of my favorite pastimes, debating my faith. I love to challenge people, be challenged and to talk my Catholic Faith, with anyone willing to listen. Yesterdays debate was lively yet no harsh words or bad feelings followed. This friend was not my normal debate partner, normally when I … Continue reading Forgiveness

Redistribtion of wealth


The Obama platform, the one he ran on and the one he is implementing from his seat of power is one of redistribution; wealth is taken from one and given to others in the name of fairness, equality and compassion. The concept that many fell is a biblical one, that somehow being a Catholic we … Continue reading Redistribtion of wealth

Fair is Fair


On my way in to work I was listening to the local talk radio station, WJR 760. Paul W. Smith was interviewing the UAW President Ron Gettelfinger. Now let me start off by stating that I have a anti union stance, and living in Michigan that does not make me a very popular person, but … Continue reading Fair is Fair

But He didn’t, He sacrificed


Easter is fast approaching, Holy week will be upon us soon, are you ready? Am I ready? If I were to respond to this question honestly I would have to say no, I am not ready. In fact I am no were near ready! Who really is ready for the death and resurrection of our … Continue reading But He didn’t, He sacrificed

Salvation is a hard road to walk


Have faith the size of a mustard seed and you can move a mountain. Everyone knows that line from the bible and we are often times told that. We are told to “Just have a little faith” and things will work out. Just trust in God and all will be good, we that is true, … Continue reading Salvation is a hard road to walk