Monthly Archives: July 2014

“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.” St Francis de Sales Many years ago while a student at St. Meinrad Seminary in Indiana, I browed through the clearance bin and found a small statue of a … Continue reading →

“The best way to determine your future is to create it.” A. Lincoln One of the best lines in scripture occurs on the Feast of the ascension of the Lord. “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking up … Continue reading →

“This is what God asks of you — — To act justly, to love tenderly, and walk humbly with our God.” Micah 6:8 Its summertime and the hot weather can get oppressive here in Florida. Those of us who have … Continue reading →

“We need to let ourselves be evangelized by them (the poor.) The new evangelization is an invitation to acknowledge the saving power at work in their lives … We are called to find Christ in them, to lend our voice … Continue reading →

“It is important to walk in unity without running ahead, without nostalgia for the past. And while you walk you talk, and get to know one another…” Francis, Bishop of Rome The Holy Spirit’s gift of Wisdom is most evident … Continue reading →

“An evangelizing community knows that the Lord has taken the initiative, he has loved us first (cf. 1 Jn 4:19), and therefore we can move forward, boldly take the initiative, go out to others, seek those who have fallen away, … Continue reading →