Brian Mullins is a permanent deacon in the Rockford Diocese who has been assigned by his Bishop to Saint Catherine of Genoa Parish in Genoa, Illinois.
This morning the father at our church began a homily about a violinist and how it requires work and dedication. I have been thinking about the words he said as I worked in my backyard to finish up my little project. It’s something that should have taken me a fewContinue Reading
Often times we hear protests from others, even from fellow Christians. Protesting verbally, and maybe even spiritually about being able to see God. Why has God left me alone? Why can’t I see Him? I need a sign to show me He still cares! We are often just like Thomas,Continue Reading
In class the other night we were posed a question. Do you think people are obsessed with money today? If so, do you think this is an American thing, or is it universal? My answer to that question really brings up more questions, and more thoughts. I believe that theContinue Reading
Golden Gently wafting sunshine brushing hairOceans of earth caressing soulsSummers breeze breaking stalks of greenStumbling words, slipping lips Tussled and tangled the roots Angel hair pasta in the breezeMini me dancing one step at a timeHearts warm like cocoa in snow An empty lot of once dead treesFixated vision andContinue Reading
All to often Memorial day becomes a party. We spend all year saving up so that we can spend money on a new grill, a new patio etc. We spend time with our families while ‘they’ are still in the trenches. Crying tears of blood. Dying that we can turnContinue Reading
Have you ever rested easy? Knowing that you had put in a hard days work? Gotten into the shower and watched as the hot water rolled across your skinning, taking with it a film of dark dirt and soap? There’s something about an honest, hard days work. A day inContinue Reading
The world is a scary place. To Christians that should mean we want to share the gospel with as many as we can. After all if we truly believe that Jesus Christ is the messiah, then we should want everyone to have what he offers. To free them from theContinue Reading