Ramblings of a country pastor

Recently Pope Francis spoke about the phenomenon of fake news.  He said that its finds its roots in the Garden of Eden.  This is a powerf...

“Full authority has been given to me both in heaven and earth, Go, therefore, and make disciples of the nations! Baptize them in t...

The movie, "The Princess Bride", is quite the quotable movie.  There are a number of great lines.  I am particularly fond of ...

"Call no man your father." We hear these words in Gospel for the propers for the feast of St Gregory and St Basil. Yet, the ...

In the early centuries of the Church, there was much our forefathers struggled with understanding.  Who was Jesus of Nazareth?  Describing...

I have a question for you all today.  What is the most dominant image used in the Scriptures to describe the relationship God wants with u...

Earlier today, I happened upon a thought of Bishop Robert Barron disparaging what he called the 'beige church.' It has stuck with me...