I did (fill in the blank), is it a sin? Can Anyone tell us we sinned? I get asked almost every weekend, is this action a sin. I have to resist just saying, what do you think or would you be asking if it wasn’t. Too many people have the wrong notion of how to determine aContinue reading “I did (fill in the blank), is it a sin?”
Category Archives: Pet Peeves
Simply One Word, Amen, Not I Believe or ANYTHING else!
Simply One Word, Amen, Not I Believe or ANYTHING else! This is part of another Blog, but I feel that it needs to be repeated. I have preached on it, taught about it and still feel that we are a long way from people getting it! When receiving communion and you hear, the simple phrasesContinue reading “Simply One Word, Amen, Not I Believe or ANYTHING else!”
Last Rites – Pet Peeve #4
Last Rites – Pet Peeve #4 I just got off the phone with a class mate that is now part time chaplain in a secular hospital, being paid by the Archdiocese to be there. (In my last blog he is the person to my left) Worlds apart, he is nearer the Great Lakes than anyContinue reading “Last Rites – Pet Peeve #4”
Getting Frustrated with Sports at all levels & Proud of St. Pius’ Athletes!
Getting Frustrated with Sports at all levels & Proud of St. Pius’ Athletes! Although getting frustrated with sports, I go to Spurs games occasionally, but usually go to the local hockey or baseball games. Frustrated with the high prices and immaturity of the athletes and owners. I watch some football on TV, but again muchContinue reading “Getting Frustrated with Sports at all levels & Proud of St. Pius’ Athletes!”
Keep Christ in Christmas or Keep X in Xmas? Pet Peeve
Keep Christ in Christmas or Keep X in Xmas? Pet Peeve.. First, I am a 4th Degree Knight. This is not about their campaign to Keep Christ in Christmas, but about some well meaning people that just happen to be clueless. Driving through an area famous for their light, so poor miss guided soul hadContinue reading “Keep Christ in Christmas or Keep X in Xmas? Pet Peeve”
Receiving communion Pet Peeves #3
One of the reasons that I don’t doubt the study that says over half of Catholics don’t believe in Eucharist and real presence like the Church teaches is how we receive communion. Every-time I think that I have seen it all, something new presents itself. Most recently at a funeral a gentleman wanted me to giveContinue reading “Receiving communion Pet Peeves #3”
Pro Life
This could surprise many of you, but I hate when pro-life groups ask me to speak. It almost never ends well. No one argues with the phrase that we support life from conception to natural death, until you bring up examples or issues that in my opinion dilute the message. Or when the truth isContinue reading “Pro Life”
4 July and here come the Flags- Pet-Peeve #2
Some background to maybe keep you reading, before I get into why I think there should be no flags. My dad served for almost 30 years in the US Air Force. I server for 13 years in the USAF Reserves. I have lost friends and do whatever I can to support our military. I wasContinue reading “4 July and here come the Flags- Pet-Peeve #2”
How much of Mass can I miss for it to count
How much of Mass do I really need to attend to meet my Mass obligation?I love this question, not really. It isn’t about what counts and what doesn’t count. It is about trying to enter into a deeper relationship with our God. And to ask “what counts” I think of Sheldon on “Big Bang” andContinue reading “How much of Mass can I miss for it to count”
Mingling of Water and Wine at Mass – Pet Peeve series #1
Deacons and priests are blessing the water before they put a drop of water into the chalice with the wine during the preparation of the gifts and I don’t like it. I also can’t find anything in the current rubrics calling forit. Frequently during my leave, I sat through Mass and wondered, could they haveContinue reading “Mingling of Water and Wine at Mass – Pet Peeve series #1”