My uncle John called his late mother-in-law “Rosebud” (her name was Rose). Entering the room with a big smile, he’d call out,…
Fellow Rosebuds, Unite!
Posts Categorized: Hope
Sure I’m Unworthy—But So What?
A deacon friend asked a devout co-worker if he had ever considered being ordained a deacon. “I’m unworthy of that,” the man…
How to Drop Anchor in Choppy Seas
Virtues are good habits of character. No one’s come up with a better way to be happy than to discover how to…
St. Peter, St. Paul, Here I Come!
“Last words” get our attention. Soon before he expired, St. Louis de Montfort said this to his unseen adversary: “In vain do…
Power of a Simple Prayer
I had a topic to write about this week, but it was pre-empted by events. I like to keep the blog upbeat,…
The New Story Starts Now
“Writing a new story” is a powerful way to let go of past hurts (even really old ones). It works like this:…
Your Dance
One of the great challenges of the virtuous life is dodging the doubts that creep into our thoughts. A speaker I heard…
The Real You
Have you ever thought about infinity? Crazy that we’re the only animals that think about God, yet we’re finite – we have…
When Happiness Isn’t
A performance of Handel’s Messiah lasts two hours. Toward the middle, a line grabs your heart and squeezes hard: “He is despised and rejected…
Anchors Aweigh!
A sign in my neighborhood reads, “Hope Anchors the Soul.” The anchor has been a symbol of hope for centuries, but I…
Recent Comments