Historically, humans have always formed tribes, clans, and eventually cities, nations, and empires, driven by the need for cooperation, structure, and survival. It’s a natural part of human development. It serves as a way of managing resources, cooperation, and conflict. This tendency stems from both biological and psychological needs, including survival, security, and social bonding. Continue reading
As you know (…or don’t know), September 19th is “Talk Like a Pirate Day.” A day largely consisting of talking like a pirate throughout the course of the day. To that end, this particular post is offering you a short lesson in the key phrases and their etymology – all to better prepare you for the celebration….arrgh! Continue reading
On this day in 1787 delegates to the Continental Congress adopted the US Constitution!
This coming Sunday is the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time. In the scene immediately preceding our Gospel, the disciples experienced an inability to cast out a demon from a young child – a great change from their initial missionary experience. They are perplexed and do not understand. While Jesus’ answer is simple (v.29), it is a teaching moment for the disciples – more prayer is needed. The disciples are equipped with more witness that the average person Jesus encounters in this Galilean ministry, still they are perplexed about the meta-narrative that is the story of Jesus. Continue reading
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