The Commercialization of Christ Crucified
When I first entered the town square in Sorrento, Italy I was struck by this image of the crucified Christ on public display. This was an area of heavy traffic both by pedestrians and...
Monthly Archive: January 2022
Our Children’s Children
I have never been on a snowboard. I believe that window has closed for me having recovered from recent back surgery and already being in possession of two artificial hips. The joy for me...
Death’s Sting & Grave’s Victory
The Pieta pictured above is a Renaissance sculpture created by Michelangelo in 1498-1499. Standing a few feet away and gazing at this beautiful work of art one can almost sense the pain of the...
The Divided States of America
Our nation was birthed in rebellion against taxation without representation, which left no other option for the colonists except to sever the relationship with their mother country. This is part of our history, and...
Dignity of Democracy
The democratic process of our nation is beautiful in many ways. One of which is the opportunity to witness the governing of our nation with dignity. In those times all political partisanship is set...
Fighting for the Soul of America
One year ago, our nation’s capital was besieged by a political rally that became violent as it unfolded. I have lived in the Washington D.C. area most of my adult life and being a...
Do You Believe in Miracles?
“Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” This was the famous quote made by a sportscaster after the U.S. Hockey team beat the Soviets in 1980 to advance to the Olympic gold medal round. The...
