Reflections on life, meaning and purpose

Day 73: Inheritance of Land (2022)

Fr. Mike explains why it was important to take a census at different points of the people of Israel in the Old Testament. We also learn that the Tribe of Levi is the only tribe that doesn’t get an inheritance of land, because they’re receiving something much greater. Today’s readings are Numbers 26, Deuteronomy 27, […]

The blood of martyrs

Honesty compels me to admit that I am an Eastern European mutt: Lithuanian on my father’s side, Ukrainian on my mother’s, and Polish on both – thanks to shifting political borders. My four grandparents arrived […]

Your Sunday Sermon Notes: 2nd Sunday of Lent

Too many people today are without good, strong preaching, to the detriment of all. Share the good stuff. Was there a GOOD point made in the sermon you heard at the Masses for the 1st Sunday of Lent? Tell about attendance … Read More →

CQ CQ CQ: Ham Radio – #ZedNet reminder – 13 March ’22

Fellow hams, here’s a reminder about ZedNet for Sunday 13 March ’22 – evening at 2000h EST. (0100h ZULU Monday). We now have the site running:  http://zednet.xyz Zednet exists on the… Yaesu System Fusion (Wires-X) “room” 28598, and 83466 which … Read More →

Pope Francis: In the name of God, ‘stop this massacre’ in Ukraine

Banner calling for the consecration of Russia is displayed during Pope Francis’ Angelus in St. Peter’s Square on March 13, 2022. / Vatican Media Denver Newsroom, Mar 13, 2022 / 07:19 am (CNA). Pope Francis on Sunday called for an end to the “harrowing war” in Ukraine, condemning in particular the “barbarism” of Russia’s reported […]

Pope Francis: Ask the Holy Spirit to awaken your desire to pray

Pope Francis waves to crowd gathered for the Angelus at St. Peter’s Square on March 13, 2022. / Vatican Media Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 13, 2022 / 07:37 am (CNA). Noting that Luke’s Gospel reveals that Peter, James, and John had fallen asleep prior to Jesus’ Transfiguration, Pope Francis urged the faithful during his Angelus […]