My friend Rich died Saturday after about a four month illness. Metastatic cancer. He was 81. His wake is tonight 6-9PM and funeral tomorrow at Holy Name of Mary, 10AM in Croton. What a great person. To quote a mutual friend – Sister Lucy Marie of the Sisters of Life – “Such a great hero … Read more
Judy Anderson, Ed Riely and I went down to the Wednesday wake for Benedict Groechel, held in the Bronx at his community's first church and Friary. It was profound, as I knew it would be. Here is a link to some pictures – notice how young most of the vowed religious – nuns, brothers, and … Read more
UPDATE: Here's another article, in slightly simpler terms: “If you consistently exercise and your muscle is conditioned and adapted to physical exercise, then you acquire the ability to express this class of enzymes that have the ability to detoxify something that accumulates during stress and that will be harmful for you,” … Everyone knows that … Read more
Concentrating (of course!) on his mangled 2012 statement about priestly sex abuse. But what else would you expect from the Times? He's a priest who spent 50 plus years working for the poor and civil rights (including the rights of the unborn) BUT then at age 79 and disabled, makes a garbled statement? The Rev. … Read more
For the record, Tim is 5’9″ & 202 lbs. After trailing 13-0 and 19-7, they score four TD’s. In the article they mention two allowed onside kicks; Tim muffed one of them! Oh well… Lohud/Journal News article: Stepinac rolls in second half, downs Iona Prep, 35-19 Two onside kicks allowed, juggled snaps and blown assignments … Read more
My friend Theresa contacted me this morning with the news that Fr. Benedict had died last night. I’ve posted about him more than a few times – if you type his name in the search box, I’m sure stuff will come up. I cried. For Brigid and myself – well he had a great influence … Read more
I have no awareness of my guardian angel ever conversing with me. Remember Wupsy? These comments will drive certain people crazy. AND … THE POPE REFERRED TO THE GUARDIAN ANGEL IN THE MALE GENDER!! "HIS". Heh, heh, heh. Speaking to followers at the Vatican on Wednesday, the pontiff said every person has a guardian angel … Read more
Imagine that! He needs to check in with some American theologians to get straightened out on this medieval idea. Here are some excerpts; hit the link for the whole short article. “He presents things as if they were good, but his intention is destruction. And the angels defend us,” the Roman Pontiff told those gathered … Read more
The score was 49-0 at halftime as Friday night they overwhelmed St. Francis Prep at Mitchel Field next tothe Nassau Coliseum. No video to show, but Tim is very comfortable and confident as the team’s fullback. He is a crunching blocker. Suddenly, I see him on the sideline – #40 – with a new look. … Read more
Ted Cruz. Love it! Wouldn’t it be nice if just one of the Catholic Bishops said this, instead of a politician …