Book Review: Delivered by Matt Fradd

Book Review: Delivered by Matt Fradd (foreward by Jason Evert)             Over twenty years ago, I was a wet-behind-the-ears physical therapist at my very first job, and at the time I had the pleasure of working with a holy man. This man spoke often of his large family and their consistent involvement with church activities.…

Book Review: “Bullies” by Ben Shapiro

Bullies: How the Left’s Culture of Fear and Intimidation Silences Americans by Ben Shapiro “America’s founding ideology is the greatest single governing ideology in the history of mankind…” Would you ever say this phrase at a cocktail party? How about at the work water cooler? Doubtful. Do you know why? Perhaps it’s because you’ve been…

Book Review: St. Francis of Assisi by G.K. Chesterton

Book Review: Saint Francis of Assisi by G.K. Chesterton             Was your first encounter with St. Francis of Assisi like mine? That is, seeing a statue of an animal-loving monk in a garden or for sale at a home and garden store. Maybe he was depicted in stone or wood, maybe he was a statue…

Wedding Feast of Cana

Do Whatever He Tells You This morning as I was reflecting on the story of the Wedding Feast of Cana, the second Luminous Mystery, 3 things struck me from Christ’ first miracle that helped me in search for a meaningful Advent spiritual exercise. The need to surrender First is the hopeless predicament of the bride…