Corpus Christi

I will be entering more thoughts later, but a picture of our little procession with the Blessed Sacrament to show we are proud to be Catholic and to demonstrate the Truth!

Solemn blessing of New Image

Here is what could be a working GIF (how I took it I don't know.) St Michael's is the new home of a image that has been touched to the Tilma of San Juan Diego. Our Lady of Guadalupe was solemnly blessed and she is ready to be venerated and to help you in your need.

The Virgin of Guadalupe, pray for us.

Fr. Walker and my father Walker

Here is a picture of a young man becoming a priest. He was called Father Walker everyday from then on. Fatherhood is not just having a baby (although that's the fastest way to stumble upon it.) A father sacrifices for his children. A father protects them from harm. He puts the good of his children before his own preservation or comfort. And in this he finds his own sanctification.

As I sit bedside next to another "father Walker" at St. Vincent's (while dad fights a pretty bad infection) I see a tired man struggling to get better. Why does he want to get better? I saw the reason as clear as crystal when he opened my sister's father's day present. A picture of his little granddaughter as precious as a cherub. His daughter holding her tight for the family she represents. He wants to have life, full of grace and truth. The fatherly example to pass on. Sacrificial love, tough decisions, strength, loyalty.

Fatherly virtue is not given. Its earned by special men who are faced with the easy choice and the choice a father has to make. My dad would be the first to admit he has made a few unwise choices in the past. However, he knew he owed it to his kids, his God, and himself to earn the name "Father." If you are a struggling man who has kids, and you're not making the choices a father would make, don't wait to change! The devil wants you to wait till tomorrow. Of you didn't have a father or don't have one now, come over and I'll share mine!

Father Walker and my father Dave Walker are two great examples if alter-Christs. One was slain and the other will die, too (hopefully not any time soon but inevitably like you and me.) They both know(knew) God wants those who are called to fatherhood to be the best they can fathers they can be. The Almighty provides the graces, let us ask that all fathers are brave enough to accept them and act! 

St. Joseph, pray for us!

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

A quick "hello" to see if I still remember my password. And I promise to return and share with you all my thoughts more. It has been one year since I have blogged, and I mean to change that. I am tickled to see that I have something like 3,500 views to my page! And they can't all be me! Praying for you all.

St. Francis, pray for us.

St. Dominic, pray for us. 

St. Jude, pray for us.

St. Augustine, pray for us.

St. Joseph, pray for us.

St. Mary, pray for us!