For the past many months, the refrain of singer Paul Simon’s song, “Slip Slidin’ Away” has kept rolling around in my head, repeating itself over and over again. For awhile there, it really did seem as though things were slip slidin’ away for Fenelon Clan. And, so, even though I didn’t initially like the song when it hit the Top 40, it has been my companion of late. (more…)
On August 6 we celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration, that spectacular moment when our Lord appeared in all his glory to the Apostles Peter, James, and John.
While he was praying his face changed in appearanceÂ
and his clothing became dazzling white.
And behold, two men were conversing with him, Moses and Elijah,Â
who appeared in glory and spoke of his exodusÂ
that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem. (more…)
I was intrigued by Pope Francis from the get-go, suspecting that he would be a Pope very different from what we expected, and I was right. Since his election, I’ve followed along with his words and actions, often posting about them on Are We There Yet? (more…)
Today I’m following up on my last post about the priest who committed suicide in the rectory a block down the street from my house. In my post I mentioned that, in my view, this priest (and anyone else who has committed suicide) must have lost all hope. To me, a person can only take his or her own life if steeped in utter hopelessness. (more…)
The pastor of the Catholic parish a block down the street from my house committed suicide this past weekend. Two members of the staff found his body just before holy Mass was to begin Sunday morning. The priest’s suicide left the entire congregation in shock, and shocked me, too, even though I’m not a member of that parish. (more…)
Since his election to the papacy on March 13, 2013, I’ve been following Pope Francis – at times actively, and at times passively, but always keeping me eye on him via the Catholic newspapers, Internet sites, and Vaticanist news bulletins. Although I was initially skeptical about what kind of pope Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio would become, I now find myself liking what I see. And hear.
I appreciate his simplicity and directness, and I appreciate even more that he practices what he preaches. He’s asked the Church to pare down, be attentive to the needs of those (more…)
Friends, I have the great pleasure of sharing with you about a priest from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee that makes my list of “People I Most Admire.” In spite of – or perhaps because of – his deafness, Fr. Christopher Klusman is one of the most joyful people I know. Read more