Deeds of Hope

Note: On Saturdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. Juan Diego recognized the Blessed Virgin almost immediately as he approached Guadalupe’s Tepeyac hill on his way to Mass that day in December 1531. She wanted a chapel built. When Juan… Continue reading Deeds of Hope

Harvests

Note: On Saturdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. There are harvests, and then there are harvests. The independent small farmers who remain in this country are among its biggest gamblers. Even with crop insurance, it’s a dicey business. An… Continue reading Harvests

Of Harvey, Harley-Davidson, and Holiness

Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. When some were speaking about the temple, how it was adorned with beautiful stones and gifts dedicated to God, he said,  “As for these things that you see, the days will come… Continue reading Of Harvey, Harley-Davidson, and Holiness

Don’t Wait for an Invitation

Note: On Tuesdays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. “For you say, ‘I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing.’ You do not realize that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.” (Revelation 3:17, NRSVCE) When Jesus… Continue reading Don’t Wait for an Invitation