As a parent, I cringe every time the kids ask if I will take the parental controls off a TV show they want to watch, a website they want to visit or movie they want to rent. With such easy access to inappropriate content, my wife and I worry about what our children are exposed …
For football fans, this is an exciting time of year. Playoff games began last weekend with the Super Bowl coming in early February. For those that don’t follow football, keep reading, there is a special message here… “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him …
We made “the trip” to the mall this past weekend and waited an hour in line for a picture with Santa as we do each year. Megan is almost too old (11) but agreed one last time. As we stood in line, Matthew waited as patiently as a “4 year old” can. As I observed …
Last Friday, I had the privilege of attending the taping of the Christmas mass at St. Jude the Apostle with Bishop Hubbard. The church was decorated beautifully, the children’s choir sounded amazing and Bishop Hubbard’s homily stressed that although the world has commercialized Christmas, as Catholics we must remain steadfast in our love for Christ …
One of the hardest things I have had to do in my life was admitting I was wrong, saying I was sorry and asking for forgiveness. This usually involved another person but sometimes the person I needed to forgive was me. Then Peter came up to Him and said, “Lord, how many times may my …
I’ve been a Pittsburgh Steelers fan since the 70’s. I’ve watched them win and lose Super Bowls. Through the ups and downs, I have never changed teams. I have jerseys, banners, flags, a “terrible towel”…basically black and yellow everything. My children are following in my footsteps with their own assortment of Steeler “gear”. Every Sunday …
With the unexpected snowfall last weekend, it got me thinking about the holiday shopping my wife, Amy will be doing again this year. (Less than 3 weeks until Black Friday!) Notice how I said that “my wife” will be doing it? Quite honesty, the shopping part of the holidays is my least favorite part. Plus, …
“Practice makes perfect” I was always told. Whether it meant extra layups for basketball or extra homework, repetition helps us learn, grow and remember…so we can get better and be “ready”. Will practice really make us “perfect”? Of course not, but I don’t think “being perfect” is what God wants. We should put God first, …
Fatherhood. Few words carry more responsibility. Yet, in today’s society, I am not sure we truly understand what God intended it to mean. “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6 It sounds simple, but how? Growing up in …