It is the biggest waiting room I have ever seen Full of people, and yet there is much space I lost track of how many people are waiting And how many people have had their turn Some parts are lovely And other parts of the waiting room seem dangerous Illness, violence mixed with love, forgiveness It takes so long for each to have their turn Yet the wait is fleeting There is entertainment, responsibility, laughter and tears While... Read more
With all the chaos going on in the world and even in our own little corner of it, its’ good to remember that everyone around us have been brought into existence and are now a permanent part of it. Lets remember that before we comment negatively about someone else. C.S. Lewis reminds us that… “It is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses, to remember that the dullest most uninteresting person you can talk... Read more
Harold P. Wilson March 17th 1921-May 3rd 2003 82 years of Age Eulogy Given by Mark S. Wilson (His Son) also known as # 4. He never remembered introducing me to anyone, so I have meet several people several times over. In 1957 a young woman newly arrived in Massachusetts , activated her social life by going square dancing in Boston at the YWCA. That night she was asked to dance by a crazy young guy, whom was so wacky... Read more
When I was younger I had a crush on almost every girl who crossed my line of vision. I even had a picture frame with pics of some of these girls. My wife discovered it years later, thus finding something else to tease me about and laugh her head off. It is very easy to make her laugh especially when it is something goofy, I did as a youth. Actually, it’s anything goofy I do now as an adult as... Read more
Mother Mary Pray For Me: Mother Mary pray for me I forgot to say my Rosary Not to mention I sin a lot You are pure and I am not Please ask your Son to rescue me I need His help I’m sure you see Sometimes I desire to get away and pray Finally found the time today So, I kneel before this Bread made Lord And lay my sins out on the board I am selfish and lazy too... Read more
Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. Romans 7: 21-23 NIV NOTE: I like the way the NIV phrases things, so that is why I use it often, although it is not the official... Read more
“Seeing the crowds, he went onto the mountain. And when he was seated his disciples came to him. Then he began to speak. This is what he taught them: How blessed are the poor in spirit: the kingdom of Heaven is theirs. Blessed are the gentle: they shall have the earth as inheritance. Blessed are those who mourn: they shall be comforted. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for uprightness: they shall have their fill. Blessed are the merciful:... Read more
In celebration of the Catholic Bard’s 25th Post, here are 25 thoughts that are either funny, thought provoking, inspirational or just plain interesting. They have been tweeted and written by fellow Catholics who want to share their faith and wit with others. I think their memorable enough to share. So I’m sharing. Enjoy. On Saturday, I prayed in an adoration chapel. Then I led the music in a charismatic men’s group. Then I went to a two hour Latin Mass.... Read more
Wine and Bread The dinner feast was sure fine Your first miracle, water to wine. Your disciples saw and were amazed As on the choicest wine they gazed. Did they think they’d seen it all That day at the wedding ball? But in the end, before you died, Night before you were crucified, There was wine to drink from human toil From grapes that grew from Earth’s soil And with this wine You showed your love It became your... Read more
Little flea on the Tabernacle are you trying to get in? Do you wish to thank God for your life and confess your every sin? Do you know who dwells inside this box here? It is none other than our Lord Jesus Dear. I wish I was small like you tiny flea, So that I could squeeze into the box with you to see. Inside there is not simply a plate of bread, But Jesus Christ who rose up from... Read more
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