Thoughts on writing, living, and believing…
Here’s a reflection for today, from our old buddy Fr. Tom Hopko on Understanding the Cross of Christ. It’s from an address he gave back in 2009 and it’s very powerful.
It’s by far the best explanation I’ve ever heard of what this day is all about!
My apologies, but the file’s too big to load here. This blog has a weight limit, and with me on it, we’re dangerously close to breaking as it is.
Just click the link and have a listen.
Happy Easter Everybody!
It’s finished.
The leaders’ men just brought The Boss back into the city for questioning. I’m not sure what will happen next, but I’m guessing their going to fine him and throw him out.
Well, everything went pretty much the way I planned, except that he knew. Somehow, he found out what I was planning. I know it wasn’t one of the guys—they’re oblivious—no, it must have been one of his secret followers in the leadership. Anyway, the whole evening was weird. Unsettling even.
Continue reading “Journal – Thursday April 17”
Just got back from the city. Things are getting tense. The Boss keeps talking about dying; how that’s how he’s going to save the world. Good grief!
While we were out today, one of the leaders came up to me. He took me aside, because he didn’t want to be seen with me or the others. I thought he wanted to discuss our deal, but instead he told me how much he admired The Boss. Can you beat that?
I didn’t know how to take him at first, so I played dumb. I asked him why. So he says, “This man has got to be the one we’ve been waiting for. Many of us think so. Everything he does, everything he says…no ordinary man could do or say these things!”
Continue reading “Journal – Wednesday April 16”
I don’t know what happened. Everything seemed to be going so well. The people were all in our favor, it’s the right time…but The Boss is blowing it!
He’s out there every day, talking with people, but most of what he says in nonsense. He alternately suffers from delusions of grandeur, and some sort of morose death wish. I don’t get it.
Now the leaders are getting anxious, because the government is getting nervous about civil unrest. It’s like The Boss is deliberately tweaking them every chance he gets.
Continue reading “Journal – Tuesday April 15”
Things have quieted down a bit, so I have a little time to make this journal entry. A lot has happened the last couple of days, so I wanted to make sure to write it all down so I don’t forget it.
Like I said, yesterday was a big success. I think most of the guys agree with me, things are definitely looking up! Especially after what The Boss did with L on Saturday! Wow! I still haven’t figured that one out yet. If it were prearranged, I would’ve known about it, but how he pulled that one off is beyond me. However he did it, it really played well. Great optics!
Continue reading “Journal – Monday April 14”
Made the rest of the trip to the capital today. The Boss was in a funny mood the whole way though—weird. But, man o’ man, you should’ve seen the crowds! It seemed like the whole city turned out just to see us. The Boss sent a couple of the boys ahead to arrange transportation—little brown-nosers! Anyway, guess what they came back with? Go ahead guess. You wouldn’t believe it if I told you!
So, I took The Boss aside to talk with him, you know, about the optics of situation. I mean, this whole “humility thing” he tries to cultivate. Look, don’t get me wrong, that stuff plays real well out in the sticks, but this is the city for cryin’ out loud! The leaders are here, foreigners from all over the world, the governor’s mansion is right up on the damn hill!
Continue reading “Journal – Sunday April 13”
Here we are at the first Friday of Lent, and the conversation around the holy water font is usually something like this:
“So, what are you giving up for Lent?”
“Cookies and pastry, you?”
“Bowling. Although this year, my league’s raising it’s fees, so I might actually save some money!”
“You don’t say? Well, I’ve been trying to lose some weight anyway so win-win eh? See you at the fish-fry!”
Does anyone see something wrong here?
Continue reading “Spiritual Selfie”
For us in the West, Ash Wednesday (this Wednesday as a matter of fact) begins the season of Lent. But today, I’d like to share with you a lovely reflection from one of our brothers in the East. Dear old, crotchety, Fr. Tom Hopko…I love this guy:
It’s ~16 minutes long. Take part of your lunch hour and listen.
