The eleventh commandment: "Thou shall not...."

There are many "what ifs" in life that we sometimes take for granted. There should be an explanation to everything even if it is narrowed down to a mystery that can only be explained through faith. The simpler things in life can sometimes go right over our heads because we never stop to think for a moment and ask "what if?"

Why do good people have to die?

The question can also be asked: "why do rich people have to die," or "why do influential people have to die?" While I'm at it I might as well ask the question "why did my father have to die?" This question is so common that even those of us who profess to be Christians find it very easy to ask when death comes knocking at our doorstep.

Hopefully a face-lift will make a difference

As I walked towards the room and grasped the door handle, I could feel the eyes on my back from the members already seated. The door closed behind me and the cool air from the air condition made for a more comfortable feeling as I knelt down to the confessional window to have my sins confessed. Time did not matter at that point, nor did I think about who may have seen me enter the confessional, a room that many Catholics neglect to go into.

The cries of the unclean is deafening

The lives of the Saints can make a great bedtime story for all ages. As we hear the readings for this week Sunday, January 12, 2012 I am reminded of the story of Fr. Damien of Molokai. As a priest on the island of Molokai in the Hawaiian Islands, he unselfishly administered care to the outcasts with leprosy. Having ministered to the people's physical, spiritual and emotional needs for sixteen years, he too contracted the disease then died. With Easter fast approaching and our confirmation candidates seeking Saint Names to take as their own, St. Damien is an excellent choice for anyone who has suffered or knows of someone who has suffered from a disease or illness.

Continuing education is necessary these days

Unlike many who could not wait for graduation day during their senior year of high school, I've always enjoyed taking on new learning experiences. During the course of my career I have had the opportunity to attend various training courses in order to keep up with changes or enhancements to my way of life. Some people on the other hand wish never to set foot in another classroom setting.