We packed up the truck, grabbed the kids, a few friends, and off we went.

We are under attack, tolerance to the evil ones only applies if you agree with their disordered beliefs. We are at war with the culture of death, if we do not fight back, we allow evil to prevail. Are you fighting back?

We are heading off to the Lake for a few days of camping, swimming, kayaking, fishing, etc..... See you in a few days....

Amanda and Sean The young adults and youth of today have a great opportunity to live lives full of joy and happiness. God has bestowed His grace upon them (us as well), grace that will allow

Men - Our actions speak much louder than our words......

Most men will not gather for a prayer group or have in-depth discussions with other men on spiritual issues, at least not often. I don't mean to say that men are not spiritual, it is just that men's spirituality is

My friend and former daily workout partner (Father Avram Brown) returned from Rome where he had been studying for the past 3 years. It was nice to see him again. Our prayers are wi

The real question is: Are you man enough for a spiritual adventure that just might change you life? Along with the “Men of Faith” Catholic Men’s

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My Friend, Father Avram

Homily – 15th Sunday ordinary Time Year C Deu. 30:10-14, Col 1:15-20, Luke 19:25-37 In the time of Jesus, the rabbis determined that there were 613 separate laws in the five books of Moses, and t

Here is the group of men who had enough guts to set out on a 150 mile "Men's Spiritual Kayaking Retreat."

Hey Guys... can you believe it, we are only 5 days away from our Big River Spiritual Adventure.

Our good friends just had their 5th child. Here is Joseph at 1 day old. Living in the culture of life.... This is what so many are missing out of and they wonder why they fe

I have been thinking about Sarcasm and people who are sarcastic.  I have a difficult time with Sarcasm, often not realizing, at least not initially, that someone is actually being sarcastic. Have

Our kids recently found out about and joined "VENTURE CREW." WHAT A COOL GROUP! . Go Sean , Amanda, Claire, Lauren......

I had the best Father's Day Today.... It wasn't just because my family took me to the

Today was just one of those days that called out --- "Kayak down the river!" So, after work, my friend

My brothers, along with our sons made the spiritual journey up Half Dome in Yosemite National Park on Saturday.

We are off to climb the huge mountain tomorrow. 4 of my brothers and our sons will climb half dome early Saturday morning (12 hours of hiking, 17 miles, 5000 foot ascension) while the girls of the clan

It just so happened that the Vina Trappist Monastery was right on my way as I was driving to visit my brother Mike today, so I stopped by for a quick visit.

Presented with a beautiful day and an adventurous daughter, even though Liz and Sean were out of town with the truck, we found a way the tie a kayak on top of the car and off we went to the Lake.

 Although last week was suppose to be my final preparation climb before the big one, (Half Dome - Yosemite June 12th) we didn't make it to the top due to snow, and I was still feeling a littl

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Our friend Erin Flynn who is a very special and talented singer herself, notified us that her Brother, Brian Flynn, one of my favorite singers was on EWTN Tonight.

As many of you know, tragedy has struck Guatemala once again with rains, mud slides, a sink hole the size of a city block in the middle of the city that has wounded many, killed some, and has affected 1000's. This is the town that we have visited year after year with our children, we have many friends that live

Do you even have those days, or even those weeks when you feel that people and situations are just pounding you down?

We woke up this morning and along with a few friends drove to the lake for some family fun!

Imagine you and the Lord Jesus are walking by the sea together. For much of the way, the Lord's footprints go along steadily, consistently, rarely varying the pace. But your footprints are a disorga

 …Here in America we have become extremely casual about the way we dress for just about everything. It seems we almost never dress up anymore. This has changed somewhat dramatically in my own lif

When it comes to issues of faith and morals, Catholicism is an All-or-Nothing proposition, because that's what our relationship with God needs to be.  I have meet so many that say I am Pro-Life "But," or I am Catholic "But."  There is no "Buts."  You either are something or you are no

I just watched "Marley and Me" with my wife.  I don't know what Hollywood expected to portray in this movie....  But it represented in many ways, aspects of our own life (we could re

We set out this morning, my son Sean, my brother Dan, and Ito climb Shasta Bally Mountain this morning.

I, with a little insight from my beautiful wife, decided that Fathers should periodically take their daughters out on  a date to show them and teach them how they should be treated when they become of appropriate

In an age that prides itself on "candor" about sex, we have seen the emergence of new forms of hypocrisy, as well as new taboos on frank discussion. Liberals sneer at the phrase "the homosexual agenda," as

Have you ever felt that some people are nice and friendly to you in person but relentlessly try to harm you, gossip about you, bend and distort truths, spread lies about you to others, and still can present

It had been sometime since I had visited the Monastery at Vina, and who do I see working in the vineyards? Brother Raphael. When he caught a glimpse of me, he dropped everything and ran toward me a gave me the bi

We grabbed the Kids and Amanda and drove to Chico (1 1/2 Hours away) to attend a "Life Teen Mass." The Mu

Here are a group of kids that any parent would be proud to call their own. By the grace of God, and paren

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 Here is the video tribute I showed in honor of those who serve. We just returned home from our Ministry Appreciation Dinner at the Parish. Over 200 people attended (all of which participate in one ministry or another). What a great night of Food, Entertainment, and Fellowship. I purposley left my c

Here is my son Sean and friends after winning the first game (3 on 3 Basketball Tournament) Great game guys!

My greatest blessing in life, besides my faith, is my wife. To this day, I have never met anyone

Saint Bernadette once said "All I fear in life is Bad Catholics."  I wonder what she meant by such strong words. Is it that non-Catholics paid her little to no attention, but bad Catholics,

Steubenville San Diego 2010 "The Word Became Flesh" A Catholic Conference for High School YouthSan Diego State UniversityJuly 23-25, 2010

No Way Was This My Wife..... She knows her faith and she knows what is allowed and what isn't.... We only wish others knew as well, or at least would comply once they educate themselves!

Here is another book by one of my favorite authors.  And guess what?  He is giving it to us for FREE 

Here you see a real rarity in the United States today,  especially rare in California.  Here is a family that courageously embraces their Catholic Faith and s

Let us never forget the Sacredness of the Holy Mass Here are a few related quotes from  Vatican  Documents that can help us understand the Mass