The stone Jesus refers to is a direct reference to Himself.  In the keystone of a stone arch, if that keystone is removed, the whole wall and door will collapse.  With Christ in our lives, there is nothing we cannot accomplish.  If you don’t believe me, then, get out your...

As I age, I find that there are certain things that become more important than they were when I was younger.  Mary Alice and I had an evening meal with Hannah and Shane, Cameron and Caleb this past week.  The boys were outside when we got there, playing with some...

By the time I arrive home on Saturday, I will have traveled somewhere around 1,260 miles in the last week.  Now, for people who travel for a living, that’s probably not a big deal, but for an ol’ home-body like me, it certainly is. In this time, I have officiated...

When you hear those two words at the top of this page, what does it make you think of?   “Holy Cross” is the oldest Jesuit college in New England and one of the oldest in the United States.  “Holy Cross” is the name on a number of hospitals, high schools,...

Community begins with only two or three.  When a couple meets with me about getting married, we talk about the two of them becoming one, but also that they—just two—become a family, a family because God is the third Person involved in that relationship.  That is the most important reason...

 “And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, “God forbid it, Lord! This must never happen to you.”  (Matthew 16:22) What if Peter had convinced Jesus of not going through with His heavenly Father’s plan of crucifixion, death, and resurrection?  What if Jesus, in a moment of...

10  Don’t fear, because I am with you; don’t be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will surely help you; I will hold you with my righteous strong hand.  (Isaiah 41:10) Jesus said to Peter – the great and faithful Peter – just a couple of weeks ago, not to...

We are now experts in the field of bipolar and depression illnesses.  The media has permeated the social media, other airwaves, and our newspapers with all kinds of information about such things ever since Robin Williams died.  For the most part, it is a good thing to be educated on...