Image by Juraj Varga from Pixabay When the rules first emerged on wearing masks I thought it was ridiculous. I wore them and continue to do so for spiritual reasons that have to do with obedience to Church and state laws when they don't contradict the faith and morals of the Church. But this obedience … Continue reading Rules On Wearing Masks Indoors Are Ridiculous
Author: Stephen Bernard
I'm a singer/songwriter, writer, photographer and happen to be a very opinionated person. You will either love or hate me. Only by reading my blog will you find out which category you fall into.
Video: The Strange World Of The Bruderhof Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR4DTHDoMws BBC YouTube This morning I watched a program on a community I thought you may be interested in. The Bruderhof are a protestant Christian community living in England. They were formed in the 1920s in Germany by Eberhard Arnold and live a strict enclosed life similar to the Amish. I recall a family who … Continue reading Video: The Strange World Of The Bruderhof Community
Discover The Secret World Of Christians Who Go Undercover
St.Oliver Plunkett When St.Oliver Plunkett landed in 17th century Ireland from Rome the Catholic faith was banned. The celebration of Mass was outlawed and the hunt for Bishops and clergy on the rise. Much like the USSR an Irish version of the KGB known as "priest hunters" were paid handsomely for turning a priest in. … Continue reading Discover The Secret World Of Christians Who Go Undercover
Marriages That End In Disaster Always Have This Problem
Image by Mustafa shehadeh from Pixabay I've noticed over the years that there are some people who are married and never should have tied the knot. I mean, these people are married 20-25 years and while the majority end up separating, the few that remain together can only be described as an act of God … Continue reading Marriages That End In Disaster Always Have This Problem
Losing My Religion During Covid19
Image by PIRO4D from Pixabay On the Sunday of March 15th, 2020, I had no idea that I would be attending Mass for the last time for over 3 months. It is only now that I reflect with an acquired flavor of humor that does not neglect the seriousness of the issue, on the readings … Continue reading Losing My Religion During Covid19
I Met With Two Monks Travelling Europe On Foot
Yesterday I was driving home in the rain from running an errand. Close to my house I saw two figures in rain coats and beards walking with staffs in hand and traditional symbols of pilgrimage around their necks. I immediately recognized the one with the seashell to be Fratel Biagio (Brother Biagio) a very famous … Continue reading I Met With Two Monks Travelling Europe On Foot
Ireland: Social Housing A Poorly Organized Social Experiment
Source: public domain Throughout my life I've lived in a lot of places. I've often went back and forth from low to high standards of living depending upon circumstances. I used to think it was possible to live anywhere with the right attitude and it absolutely is, but there are some places more challenging than … Continue reading Ireland: Social Housing A Poorly Organized Social Experiment
Bill Gates Awkward Body Language Reveals Deception
Bill Gates gave an interview in recent weeks where he was caught off guard by Norah O'Donnell. Watch the entire interview here. I had to do some digging on the search results of YouTube, it's obviously hidden very well on their algorithms for a reason. For some time the media have been giving this non … Continue reading Bill Gates Awkward Body Language Reveals Deception
Troubled Over The Irish Troubles
source: public domain On my way into republican Newry from the border town of Dundalk, it was dark by 6pm. I'm 12 years old and I'm wearing a scary mask in the back of my sisters car. We come across a checkpoint and flagged down by a soldier. He shines his flashlight into the back … Continue reading Troubled Over The Irish Troubles
Why You Should Stop Wanting To Be Appreciated
Image by Ivonne Nöhren from Pixabay Teaching you how to be appreciated is an obsession of many authors whose books instruct you on the secrets of how to emotionally manipulate others. The idea is to teach you how to get your boss, friend or family member to appreciate you more using various tried and tested … Continue reading Why You Should Stop Wanting To Be Appreciated
