Archive for September 2022
Angels and Men
I often hear the phrase, “Now we have our own angel,” when people describe loved ones who have died. While this is not accurate, since human never become angels, it comes from a longing for a heavenly advocate. Life is tough ‘down here’ and knowing someone ‘up there’ is looking out for us brings us…
Read MoreFrustrated Enemy
For all the talk about enduring suffering and have the courage to stand up for what we believe, we cannot hide that our enemy never retreats. Our enemy isn’t our neighbor nor our coworker. Our enemy is the devil and he get very frustrated when we stand for the truth. Today the Church commemorates the…
Read MoreDo YOU Want Eternal Life?
When Jesus was asked, “What good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” He responded by saying, “If you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” (Matthew 19.16-17) After listing all the commandments the rich man chose to push the issue further by saying, “All these things I have kept from…
Read MoreThe Power of Hospitality
Greeks are known for their hospitality. I don’t mean that every Greek works in the ‘hospitality industry’ although many immigrants do own restaurants. I mean that Greeks are known for showing hospitality even to strangers. The news was filled recently with stories of Greeks rescuing refugees in boats and rafts to feed cloth and shelter…
Read MoreLoyalty is Everything
Today’s society has nearly perfected the idea of networking. Businesses have networking lunches. Even Church conferences spend time focusing on networking. There is a reason for the saying, “It isn’t what you know, it’s who you know.” The best networking rests on loyalty. Loyal customers bring loyal friends who become loyal customers. As part of…
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