Pray for Us Sinners
Have you ever considered all the people that have prayed for you? Think of those people who ask others to pray for you and those others bringing those prayers to…
You Won’t Convince Me Otherwise…
So on the anniversary of the death my college buddy, Dave Connors, I was recounting old stories to my wife as I drove her to work. I regaled her with…
Mindful of Our Sins
I often brush sins under the rug. I dismiss them as weaknesses or things that trip me up. I may even make light of them from time to time. “Well,…
What’s Your Favorite Christmas Tradition?
While we begin or finish our Christmas shopping, begin to at least buy a new decoration or two or get those cherished ornaments down from the attic, I am reminded…
Fr. Jim Martin on Mary
Nice job on the production too, by my colleague Kerry Weber at America.
Sin, Law and Doing Good or Evil
I’m often fascinated by the law. I peruse the latest cases that the Supreme Court has on the docket from time to time with great interest and try to understand…
BVM World Tour: Green Bay
The Diocese of Green Bay has approved a Marian apparition as legitimately worthy of belief. The Most Rev. David Ricken has approved the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Hope…
Immaculate Conception
15 years ago today, I received a phone call that I wish I had never gotten. Dave Connors one of my college roommates had died after a long illness at…
Of Rifles and Relatives
So we had Marion’s family Christmas party recently, the yearly gathering of about 75 family members. It’s always a lovely time and a great sign to each other of a…
Cubs Legend Ron Santo Dies
A sad day for Cubs fans as their former nine time All Star third baseman and longtime broadcaster, Ron Santo has died at the age of 70. Santo holds a…