December 7, 2021
From time to time I am asked to officiate at a wedding. It is one of the benefits of being a clergyman. The couple have some latitude in the planning of their wedding ceremony with...
December 6, 2021
If you’ve ever raised an infant, seeing them take their first steps is a moment you’ll never forget. It doesn’t happen all at once of course. No baby has ever just said to themselves, “Gosh,...
December 5, 2021
(A strong foundation against attacks) My heart is confident in you, O God; my heart is confident. No wonder I can sing your praises! (Psalm 57:7 NLT) By Fr. Chris Lee OFR It doesn’t take...
December 4, 2021
When “Episode IV – A New Hope” kicked off the Star Wars phenomenon almost 45 years ago (yes, earthlings, it has been almost 45 YEARS !!!) the opening crawl introduced us to a world beyond...
December 3, 2021
Today I received an email from the government. (Always a joy , right ???) Thankfully it came from “recreation.gov” meaning that the government had taken the time to send me an email with information about...
December 2, 2021
This morning we will consider the important role a mediator can play when two people need to come to an agreement. You’ve probably heard of court-ordered mediation. This is typically ordered by the court to...
December 1, 2021
When your car is out of alignment, you risk damage and even losing control. Guess what happens when your LIFE is out of alignment?? Here’s the answer …
November 30, 2021
Today is called “Giving Tuesday,” and if you have an email address you’ve probably already been inundated with requests, promises and offers. No, this is NOT another one. The creators of Giving Tuesday call it...
November 29, 2021
With the first Sunday of Advent yesterday’s memory we are now officially in the season of preparation for Christmas. Our celebration of Christmas is less than a month away. In the less spiritual days of...
November 28, 2021
You may be thinking, “The Bishop’s off his rocker! Why would he be wishing someone a Happy New Year in NOVEMBER???” It is because there are more calendars than just our regular civil one. The...