Five Ways – Dec 24

December 30, 2024 First, as plans are made for the funeral of President Jimmy Carter, may we remember him as a devout Southern Baptist who taught Sunday School for many years.  When the Southern Baptists turned fundamentalist, he fought with all his energy to…

Five Ways – Nov 24

November 12, 2024 Here are some more insights from children, to deepen our sense of joy.  Children science exam answers (real answers):  Q.  Name the four seasons.  A.  Salt, pepper, mustard and vinegar. Q. Explain the processes by which water can be made safe…

Five Ways – Oct 24

October 15, 2024 Please pardon the silence during September.  The priest I assist was out of the USA during August and September, getting his visa updated.  Covering for him has delayed this monthly e-letter. Many thanks to those who commented on the August19, 2024…

Five Ways – Aug 24

August 19, 2024 In our July Five ways, I included Bishop Robert Barron’s rejection of the way the Olympic opening ceremony insulted the Last Supper.  Our first item below is from our Oblate of Mary Seamus Finn, giving another view also criticizing the Olympic…

Five Ways – July 24

July 30, 2024 Many thanks to those who commented on the June 21 Five Ways.  First, let us continue with Christian Joy, remembering that the Holy Spirit is the source of joy. A rabbi said to a precocious six year old boy “So your…

Five Ways – June 24

June 21, 2024 Many thanks to those who commented on the May 20 Five Ways. First, let us continue with Christian Joy, remembering that the Holy Spirit is the source of joy. Dad was listening to his child say his prayer “Dear Harold.” Dad…

Five Ways – May 24

May 20, 2024 Please note my e-mail has changed. It seems the old one still works. On Sunday, May 19, Sixty Minutes interviewed Pope Francis in a very intriguing 20-minute section. If you google “60 Minutes Overtime, Interviewing Pope Francis,” you will find some…

Five Ways – Apr 24

April 16, 2024 Although the column below “Five Hundred Years of Misunderstanding” was originally written by Fr. Ron Rolheiser on April 17, 2017, it was republished on our OMI USA website on April 10 (below). It is still very, very relevant, especially during the…

Five Ways – Mar 24

Mar 20, 2024 The Muslim article below is a bit long. At least take a look at the beginning and end, to see that moderate Muslims are very interested in working with other religions to protect our planet.  Fr. Jack Lau, O.M.I., who sent…

Five Ways – Feb 24

February 21, 2024 Many thanks to those who commented on the January 12 Five Ways e-letter. Although the attached article from the national Jesuit edited journal America is long, I think you will find it very readable.  The Episcopal Church in the USA (Anglican…