Prayer
Back in the Saddle Again . . .
Although I am, in fact, a fan of hard rock music, this post is not in deference to Aerosmith’s song bearing the same name. Rather, it’s just a note to say that blogging has resumed at deaconchris.com. I can’t tell you exactly how many times I’ve been asked why I haven’t been blogging, but I [...]
Persistance in Prayer – Orans Position
Here is an excerpt from the homily I delivered this weekend – many people commented on the information regarding the orans position. Have you ever wondered what’s so special about lifting up his arms, anyway? I think it’s simply a method of Moses praying for his people. One of the things Moses did a lot [...]
Job Pray-er II
This is an update to my previous entry, “Job Pray-er.” I found out that my fourth friend was offered the job that he had interviewed for! He had cleared two interviews when I wrote the previous post; and has since gone through two more last week. He begins his new job tomorrow. I know he [...]
Job Pray-er
I have four friends that have recently been searching for new employment. I like to help people in such circumstances, so I always offer to pray for them, review resumes, etc. In one of my previous corporate America jobs I hired a number of people, so I’ve read a few resumes in my day. I [...]
Heartland Heroes and Heroines
All the victims of Wednesday’s crime have been identified. I’m posting again on this topic to honor their memory and to solicit your prayers for them. One item I would like to draw attention to is the fact that the employees of Von Maur continued serving their customers. Most of them stayed at their stations and [...]