By Deacon John De Gano
Come and See.
That was Jesus’ sales pitch.
Come if you want or don’t. I’m not going to force you to do anything you aren’t even a little bit interested in learning more about.
Jesus invites and commands our attention
With Eyes of Faith
Let your creativity shine forth
By Deacon John De Gano
Hot Dog carts come in all shapes and sizes.
The other day while driving home I had the opportunity to reflect on this fact while Cheryl photographed a mobile hot dog cart being towed along by its owner.
This seat’s taken
By Deacon John De Gano
In the movie, “Forrest Gump,” those three oft repeated words, “this seat’s taken,” were what kept many from experiencing a life-changing encounter with the ubiquitous title character. But for Bubba, Lieutenant Dan and Jennie, such simple acts of hospitality (sharing a seat on the bus, etc.) led to a profound and lifelong friendship.
The Patriarch Abraham was the epitome of hospitality. He and Sarai exemplified the spirit of welcome in their care for the three strangers who appeared one day near their camp.
On baseball, the ‘draft’ and Confirmation
By Deacon John De Gano
One of the most-anticipated events for diehard baseball fans is the annual mid-season (June) draft of eligible players. This is where graduating high school and early college athletes are hired to fill the minor league “stables” where they will be groomed and possibly go to “the show” (the Major Leagues) one day. Without such a draft, many could not afford to field competitive, let alone winning teams.
Is that thunder in the distance I hear?
By John De Gano
“Stay awake. Be ready.”
Wise words from Jesus yet do we heed them?