Christmas break is over for most. This means it’s time to get back at it. To the grind. Whether it is work, school, or life, the relaxed atmosphere of Christmas/New Year’s is behind us. On top of that, it is now 2021. With a new year comes many expectations for ourselves and the world. I… Read More Only One Shot
“I recommend calm, and calm all the time.” St. Pio Being calm is a gift from God. I have witnessed people who remain calm in the craziest of situations. It amazes me how someone can remain calm when all hope is lost. When I think of calmness I picture many different people. The surgeon who… Read More “You Are So Calm”
This morning I was sitting in Church when the music started. This means that the priest is coming into the Church and the Mass is starting. I never usually notice the music. It provides a beautiful backdrop to the worship, but because it does not change much it is not something my mind wanders towards.… Read More The Organist with One Arm
Humility is an antidote to so many of our problems in life. It is the enemy to pride, which causes us so much internal pain. Pride leads us to be ever fearful. Pride causes us to constantly watch how we are perceived. It prevents us from loving others selflessly. Pride is a telescope pointed at… Read More humble me Lord, but not yet
You have the zeal of God written on your soul. Every breath is but another chance to dust off your past and begin again. Life only begins when you take action. You have a goal buried deep within you. The only way to reach it is to dig. You tell me, “I don’t know where… Read More zeal
I was born a Sunday man with a Church bell in my soul and a steeple coming from my chest a journey to God’s house in each step my voice drowned by angel’s choir I remember the way I used to be before taking part in His Supper before allowing myself to rest easy in… Read More Sunday
You walk towards Him. He reaches out His arms to embrace you. You lunge forward and hug Him with every ounce of your being. Your fears melt. You are eternally safe. Yet, you feel a sharp pinch on the side of your head. You notice a thorn from His crown is hitting you. You feel… Read More When you hug God
Yesterday, after going for a walk, I see a giant box outside my door. What did I order? As I get closer I realize that it is a new chair. This is my last semester of medical school basic sciences. Basically, this means in May I have a test called the USMLE that plays a… Read More Do you have a screw loose?
I was sitting at the airport yesterday waiting to board my flight. I was eating God’s chosen food, aka Chick-fil-A. I noticed a man and his young son (maybe 3 or 4) running. His son was giggling as he chased after his dad. A couple minutes later I saw them return, but this time they… Read More Run with my Father
The confusion which you face is the clarity that you need to abandon yourself to Christ. For in the turmoil of the moment, He reaches out and grabs you hand. In delusion He remains Truth alone. In the fear, He is security. In the restlessness and trembling, it is a call to let Him take… Read More Confusion Prayer
Wandering in Wonder Today 