Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), “Christmas Homecoming” on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post (December 1948)[1] Dear Peregrinus (9:15 AM): Thank … Read More » about A Last Thing
Writings
First Truth
Dear Peregrinus (2 PM): We have begun a daily reading of St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians (written in Ephesus in 54 or 55 CE) – … Read More » about First Truth
He Bent Down
6 They said this to test him, so that they could have some charge to bring against him. Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with his … Read More » about He Bent Down
Walking on Water
Dear Peregrinus: You may not know me, but I have heard so much about you from our mutual friend Fr. Ganz that I feel as if I know you well. I have … Read More » about Walking on Water
On “Be Not Afraid”
Dear Peregrinus (7:30 PM, Sunday): Our mutual friend, Fr. Rick Ganz, has journeyed to Coeur d’Alene for the summer to begin composition of his … Read More » about On “Be Not Afraid”
On Syzygy and the Mystery of the Moon
Seeing the “far side” of the Moon as it transits the sunlit Earth[1] Dear Peregrinus (Tenth Sunday of Ordinary Time): I have been thinking about … Read More » about On Syzygy and the Mystery of the Moon
A Very Private Consolation
Dear Peregrinus (12 Noon, Friday): My goodness it has been some weeks since last we communicated - it was before Lent began on February … Read More » about A Very Private Consolation
Sixth Sunday of Lent: The Sound of Silence
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel text … Read More » about Sixth Sunday of Lent: The Sound of Silence
Fifth Sunday of Lent: Now, the Hour has Come
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel … Read More » about Fifth Sunday of Lent: Now, the Hour has Come
Fourth Sunday of Lent: Nicodemus Comes at Night
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel text … Read More » about Fourth Sunday of Lent: Nicodemus Comes at Night
Third Sunday of Lent: Jesus Opens (Cleanses) the Temple
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel … Read More » about Third Sunday of Lent: Jesus Opens (Cleanses) the Temple
Second Sunday of Lent: The Transfiguration of Jesus
Pattern: Every Sunday morning in Lent you will receive, as you are receiving here, a Meditation to activate your prayerful interest in the Gospel … Read More » about Second Sunday of Lent: The Transfiguration of Jesus