Amy Welborn would probably blanch at my saying this, but she is ever more a hero to me now. She was before as a provider of inspiration when it came to the field of blogging and writing and praying. But since the loss of her beloved husband Michael in such a sudden manner she is [...]
Archive for February, 2009
Immediately. God Alone. Leave Us.
Posted in Blogging, Courage, Heroes, Prayers on February 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
A Series on Lent: Introduction
Posted in Catholicism on February 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was asked by the moderator of an online Christian forum several weeks ago to prepare a series of meditations or devotions on Lent. After much thought and prayer I accepted. I believe she did in part because I was Catholic and Lent is generally considered to be a Catholic practice, but I come from [...]
Michael Dubriel – Requiscat in Pace
Posted in Blogging, Catholicism, Prayers on February 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I was going to write of this last night, but could not bring myself to do so. Janell came downstairs last night to ask me if I knew who Michael Dubriel was as she had just heard on our new Catholic radio station that he had passed away. I asked her to repeat the name [...]
The Stupid Bowl
Posted in Football, Media on February 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Tony Esolen, perhaps my favorite contributing writer to Touchstone magazine and frequent blogger over at Mere Comments, wrote almost exactly what my thoughts were regarding the events that sadly surrounded what was a fantastic game. The events of what I speak of course were the commercials. Not only were they the poorest crop in over [...]