Rather, whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all. For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:43-45 The disciples were arguing again. Just…
On Spirituality
Finding Your Swing in Golf and in Life
When my grandfather returned home from Europe after World War II, he headed back to the golf course. Growing up during the Great Depression, he spent a lot of time as a volunteer caddie trying to make a little money. He didn’t get paid for it, but he made a little money in tips. He…
How to Write a Witness Talk
For many of us, writing a witness talk can be a daunting task. We start to ask ourselves questions like: Where do I start? What do I say? What stories should I share? Are my stories good enough? Am I revealing too much about myself? What if I cry? There are all sorts of questions…
12 Reasons Why I Need a Savior
“How can someone experience Jesus as their Savior if they don’t even think or know that they need to be saved?” Monsignor Charles Pope, “Back to Basics! Recovering a Catechetical Vision that is Simple and Foundational“ When I read that quote from Msgr. Pope, I thought to myself, “Yes! Wow! That is exactly right. That…
The Meaning of the “Fishers of Men” Verse for You
As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He said to them, “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” At once they left their nets and followed him. Matthew 4:18-19…
