God's teaching for me today came courtesy of a young woman, who had walked through the Pyrenees as I had yesterday, along with a few of her friends. But let me back up a bit, so you understand the lesson taught. Upon settling into the Albergue in Roncesvalles, I found myself a bit shaken over … Continue reading Roncesvalles to Zubiri – Day 2 – Putting On Your ‘Big Boy’ Pants
The Wind Up and The Pitch
Well, right off the cuff I’d have to say that getting into Madrid at 7:10am, 1:10am Naples Florida time, is a bit of a brain scramble. Could not get to sleep on the plane; international coach seating no longer being what I had remembered from when Kathryn & I went to Paris in 1996. (I’ve … Continue reading The Wind Up and The Pitch
On the Pride of Self-Regard
A few days back I memorized the Act of Contrition, a Catholic prayer of confession of sin. It is a beautiful prayer of repentance, intent, and hope that I will repeat daily throughout the remainder of my life. Recently I had the opportunity to look deep into this prayer’s meaning and use by modern man … Continue reading On the Pride of Self-Regard
The Two Bicyclists
Two weeks back, I had an interesting experience while walking home from work. It produced a question that I still work about without full resolution, and so I hand it to my readers for their own use. I was crossing the Gordon River bridge; leaving downtown Naples. The bridge has a walkway, perhaps four feet … Continue reading The Two Bicyclists
God Is With Us
So Somebody Put Out the Fire Perhaps by now – for those who have read a few of my posts – you might think that all things in my life are in the hands of God, and He holds me with tender care and love. I do feel His love and I shall always know … Continue reading God Is With Us