Destroyng the Empire of Self

On Tuesday I received Sacramental Absolution in Confession by a validly ordained Priest in the Diocese of Memphis. I have done my penance. I have praised God for His mercy and forgiveness. And yet, yesterday was one of the hardest days I’ve had in a long time. Why?
In my role as [...]

You know the one, and perhaps you are that person. Are you the one who forwards email upon email of propaganda about political candidates and public officials? Perhaps in conversation you pass on a comment that Hussein means terrorist. Or perhaps you say something like, “I hope Hilary rots in hell.”
I’m overwhelmed [...]

PRAYERS NEEDED
A part of our country is under attack. Not from an enemy, not in military form, rather in the slow destruction of the MS river. See this article.
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN1346134820080619
There is a photo show here that shows the damage.
http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/articleslideshow?articleId=USN1346134820080619&channelName=newsOne#a=1
One picture is particularly grueling.

Imagine looking at your town from this angle. I can’t imagine [...]

Today I have read multiple news articles about California’s legalization of an unconstitutional norm called same sex marriages. This comes after a rogue judge, who has spit our constitutional process and disregarded foundational principles of the United States democracy so coveted by many countries and loved by many who live here still (though apparently [...]

Why did you pay this price?
To take this sin with your life
I’m amazed by your sacrifice
King of highest praise
There is nothing that I can do
To merit this Love from you
Your mercy rains down today
Words of praise and honor we say
Jesus you paid the cost
To show the way to the lost
The light is shining today
From the [...]