Bit of a shocking headline but before you petition the Bishop to excommunicate me let me explain. Over a decade ago when I was a young many in my very early 20's I had a conversion. It rocked not just my world but of those of my family and the friends close to me. It … Continue reading Focus On Your Relationship With Christ Not Catholic Teaching
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Most Radical Catholics Are New Converts
Whenever I come across a radicalized Catholic who loves the Latin Mass, criticizes Vatican II and wants to live in the 4th century, a little investigation reveals they're relatively new to the Church. They could have been from a completely different denomination in Christianity or they were baptized Catholics, lived a very secular life and … Continue reading Most Radical Catholics Are New Converts
Americas Presidential Dilemma
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Donald Trump and Joe Biden are equally bad presidential candidates, but both have traits necessary for running a country we must agree.Donald Trumps experience in running successful businesses around the globe has afforded him the talent to run a country. He performed much better than any president un U.S … Continue reading Americas Presidential Dilemma
When You’re Lifting Above Your Weight In Your Spiritual Life
Image by Pexels from Pixabay I had a friend tell me they don't feel like they're doing enough in their prayers for a deceased loved one. I have often felt the same over the years, it's the human condition. The reason for this feeling is because society has taught us that if we are not … Continue reading When You’re Lifting Above Your Weight In Your Spiritual Life
Corny Churchy Stuff That Scatters Not Gathers
Image by Alberto Adán from Pixabay To a person knee deep in a culture that promotes self esteem, egoism and the importance of looking cool in front ones friends, the Church looks corny and off putting. When they hear a four chord pop song of a man with a soft voice singing, "Oh Jesus loves … Continue reading Corny Churchy Stuff That Scatters Not Gathers
Can We “Heal Our Family Tree” and Wipe Out “Ancestral Sin”?
Image by Olya Adamovich from Pixabay I recently read an article by a Catholic publication called Aleteia that ran the same headline. In the article they discuss exorcists Fr.Alcantaras view on this subject. He made some great points about how some of the theology regarding this is inaccurate and unheard of, but he also makes … Continue reading Can We “Heal Our Family Tree” and Wipe Out “Ancestral Sin”?
How To Make This Festive Drink Known As St.Johns Divine Wine
Copyright Stephen McElligott Today is Christmas day but in just a few days on the 27th it will be the feast of St.John the beloved also known as John the Divine in the east. In this post I will share with you a Divine recipe developed and used for centuries to honor his name. The … Continue reading How To Make This Festive Drink Known As St.Johns Divine Wine
Strange Dream Of Great Grandmother and Graveyard 60 miles from where I live
Image by 愚木混株 Cdd20 from Pixabay Yesterday I had plans to visit the graves of my relatives. For this purpose I went to get the last bit of Holy Water from the tank in the local village Church. Shortly after my arrival home a lady contacted me concerning the very recent burial of her father … Continue reading Strange Dream Of Great Grandmother and Graveyard 60 miles from where I live
Very Few Wish Me A Happy Birthday On Christmas Day
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Yes, I am one of the unfortunate ones who will be spending my Christmas day waiting for people to forget it's my birthday. It really doesn't bother me all that much because I've grown accustomed to it since the day I was born. Like all birthday boys and girls … Continue reading Very Few Wish Me A Happy Birthday On Christmas Day
Don’t Be A Miser This Christmas
Image by kirillslov from Pixabay Riches are inappropriate for a small-minded person; and of what use is wealth to a miser? what he denies himself he collects for others; and others will live in luxury on his goods. if one is mean to himself, to whom will he be generous?Jesus Ben Sirach:14:3-5 As Christmas approaches … Continue reading Don’t Be A Miser This Christmas
