Throughout scripture marriage language is used to describe the relationship between Jesus and his Church. Jesus is the bridegroom and the Church is his bride. This language is used because that is the exact relationship Jesus has with his Church. In fact, it is the perfect marriage and is theContinue Reading
Heartland is the local mega-church in my town. Their shtick is – “A different way to do church.” It is not the Catholic way. It is not the Lutheran way. It is not the Baptist way. It is a different way. This is a good thing, right? Everyone should beContinue Reading
Why do Catholics worship on Sundays? I started to entitle this article why do Christians worship on Sundays, but as a friend of mine found out, there are some Christians who do not. (Remember all Catholics are Christians but not all Christians are Catholics.) The argument put forward byContinue Reading
It has been an emotional weekend. To be able to serve at the Mass as my fellow candidates became Deacons, to kneel before the Bishop holding the book for him as each of them took their vows of obedience, was an experience that I will cherish and ponder deeply forContinue Reading
Yesterday my wife called me during those torrential rains. While we were talking she had a blowout and then the phone went dead. I immediately got into my car and drove to Burlington to find her. I talked to her a few times before I got there with the callContinue Reading
I’ve always wanted to play the guitar. I can remember my cousin Dee coming over and teaching me how to play “How Great Thou Art” on the one my mom played. I’d listen in awe as my grandfather Delmon would pick out “The Wildwood Flower.” I’d play for a while,Continue Reading
Anyone who knows me, knows I have been an active gamer for over 30 years. A few nights ago I was playing Fortnite with a few friends. Some of the older guys in the voice chat were making some off-color comments, and I found myself joining in. One of the younger boysContinue Reading