156 years later, Lincoln's proclamation could just as easily speak to the present moment of our history. Why he proclaimed a nation-wide fast.
It is important to go beyond the minimum, but avoid being excessive in fasting. Here's why.
Fasting causes miracles to happen. Here are three of the many examples from my own life.
It all began in a CVS drugstore on the heels of yet another hospitalization.
Why has the Church today almost completely lost the practice of fasting? Why do we no longer understand it's connection to prayer and mercy (almsgiving)? Is this part of the reason our modern Church is in such a mess?
I have friends who are all over the chart politically. Myself? I do not fit in any of the currently accepted categories of left-right, liberal-conservative. It's a very uncomfortable place to be, but I must follow the truth wherever the... Continue Reading →
Fasting is more important that many of us realize.
I am grateful for the heroes of my 17th vocal cord surgery.
One of the best things we did in our family growing up was to memorize poems...
In 2018, I took responsibility for my own health in a way that I have never done before. I averaged nearly 8 hours of sleep per night, drank 7 times more water than I had been drinking previously, and ate... Continue Reading →
This morning at 7:00 a.m. Mass, I offered my prayers for everyone who is lonely or hurt or suffering during this Christmas Season. This post is for all those people who find this holiday season painful. Christmas is like a... Continue Reading →
Usually I share important things here on the Side of the House, things that pertain to life, love, happiness, God, and death. This is not about anything like that. It's just for fun!
Thoughts from the Side of the House... 