Today in the Christian calendar is the day for St. Philip and St. James, the offensive lineman of the disciples. No one remembers their names or what they did. They were humble and did what Jesus asked them to do. I call them offensive lineman because nobody remembers an offensive lineman except when he misses…
Desert Tears
One of the many prophecies in Frank Herbert’s science fiction series is that “”He shall be brought back from the dead with Spring Desert tears.” No, I’m not going to be a spoiler, but I will recommend you watch the new Dune movies. — Part 1 and 2. They are science fiction at its best.…
Sow Love
Where there is hatred, let us sow love. — Saint Francis. One cannot help but be concerned these days. Wars in the Ukraine, the Middle East, and in Africa seem to have no solution or end. Recently protests on college campuses have become more violent, and the language spoken is vitriolic. I certainly am reminded…
No Way Around It
How does a grandparent console his grandaughter when her team loses a big game? You cant. You can say words of wisdom, you can buy her a milk shake, you can do a million things, but the true lessons to be learned from an heartbreaking loss, must be experienced. So much of life must be lived,…
Feed My Lambs
On three occasions after Christ’s crucifixion, Jesus asks Peter, “Do you love me.” And when Peter professes his love, Christ tells him to “feed my lambs.” There are lots of hidden meanings in this story including Peter who denied Christ three times being asked three times if he loves Jesus. But despite Jesus being the…