Have you ever heard the expression "beat the air?" It's been around a long time in English and it means to "continue futile attempts" and "fight to no purpose." St.…
Christ is born!
Fear is an emotion that has both a psychological and physical response. When I am afraid, my knees knock; my hands sweat; my mind races; and my…
Christ is born! Glorify Him!
My doctor looked at me and said “Father, your body is thirsty! You need to drink more water!” What I mistook for hunger was actually my…
Christ is Born!
"That boy is so hard-headed he wouldn't even notice a rock hitting him between the eyes." My grandmother had a way with words, but I've known people…
Christ is born!
What a busy time of year! As I was preparing for liturgy this morning, I was contemplating my schedule and caught myself becoming distracted from the time of…
Christ is Born!
“Where did she go?” As a father, that question sent chills up my spine! Our youngest had wandered off and I couldn’t see her. It was a crowded…
Tonight’s the night! And my girls are absolutely thrilled to go to bed after Liturgy this evening! Why? Not because it’s bedtime, but because after Liturgy in the morning, we’re…
Thank you to all who have written, emailed, and given at this time of year! We are so very grateful to you and we pray your celebration of the Feast…
"I don't believe in God." "OK," I told him. "Tell me about this god you don't believe in." This young man began describing Zeus. You know, a god who is…
"You are so blessed!" Those were the words said to the lady who had just gotten a big raise at work! And, it was true.
But there is a danger here.…