My Detroit


Augustus Woodward's plan following the 1805 fire for Detroit's baroque styled radial avenues and Grand Circus. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) I’m a Detroiter, I was born in the city, and I love the city. I no longer live in Detroit, I now live about 30 minutes outside of the city, but still consider myself a Detroiter. … Continue reading My Detroit

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

Suffer the Children


But Jesus said to them: Suffer the little children, and forbid them not to come to me: for the kingdom of heaven is for such. Mathew 19:14 (Douay-Rheims Bible) Yesterday was a sad day in Detroit, Michigan and Chardon, Ohio. (Select the city to read the stories) Our youth, our children have become murderers. Nothing … Continue reading Suffer the Children

Lessons for a Centurion


“Surely he was the Son of God!”  Matthew 27:54 The above quote is from the Gospel of Matthew. It is a simple quote, only 7 words, but the depth of the statement has sounded through-out history. It transcends time and is forever resonating in all times. Last night I read this passage, and for the … Continue reading Lessons for a Centurion

Immigration reform


Image via Wikipedia One of the many hot topics, both in politics and religion, is immigration reform. From the Arizona law to the US Catholic Bishops from the halls of Congress to the water cooler, everyone is talking about it. It is a hot topic, one that many have an opinion on and one that … Continue reading Immigration reform

I for one am glad Obama was elected


Image via Wikipedia Yep, I said it, I said something I thought that I would never say, I said I was glad Obama was voted president of The United States of America. Anyone who knows me, or has read my blogs must be in shock, but I mean it. If Obama was not elected president, … Continue reading I for one am glad Obama was elected

The Saga… Part 2


Yesterday I blogged about the Saga of 3 boys and a mother. Today I will continue that storyline (I only wish it was a story).   As of today, the mother of the young man living in my house has not returned his calls or talked to him. My feeling is, he no longer serves … Continue reading The Saga… Part 2

Saint Ted


The death of Ted Kennedy is an end to an era for America. We have seen the last of an American family that has been woven in to the American fabric and our political lives, for many of us we have never known a time with out a Kennedy in some sort of political office.  … Continue reading Saint Ted

Were is the outrage?


  Here are the numbers: 21 percent have learning disabilities 7 times more likely to have ADHD 65 percent graduate high school 44 percent are undergrads in college 42 percent are in graduate school 10.3 percent seriously consider suicide 4.6 percent attempt suicide 27 percent are heavy drinkers 30 percent use tobacco 29 percent have … Continue reading Were is the outrage?

Were is the outrage?


  Here are the numbers: 21 percent have learning disabilities 7 times more likely to have ADHD 65 percent graduate high school 44 percent are undergrads in college 42 percent are in graduate school 10.3 percent seriously consider suicide 4.6 percent attempt suicide 27 percent are heavy drinkers 30 percent use tobacco 29 percent have … Continue reading Were is the outrage?