Ramblings of a country pastor

I have heard this phrase bandied about many times well before I was Catholic (1977).  I have heard it said by every type of Christian.  I ...

In J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", a band or fellowship is formed among men of various races to accomplish a singl...

In the history of the Church, outside persecutions have never been able to destroy the Church.   They have caused grave damage, but cann...

Many times, I have sworn to myself, that if I ever did publish a book, I would title it “Leaving Laodicea: Embracing Holiness as a Paris...

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 ...