JPII Life Center Launches Two Advisory Boards Award-winning neurosurgeon and distinguished CEO among newest members

JPII Life Center Launches Two Advisory Boards Award-winning neurosurgeon and distinguished CEO among newest members

Dr. Ben Carson, M.D. world renowned neurosurgeon and co-founder of the American Cornerstone Institute and the Institute’s CEO, Andrew Hughes, today became the two newest members of Austin, Texas-based John Paul II Life Center’s Advisory Boards. They join a distinguished group of individuals from across America as members. “We are blessed to have amazing leading…

Being Thankful, Breaking the Poverty Cycle, and Education as a Battleground

Being Thankful, Breaking the Poverty Cycle, and Education as a Battleground

Beginning to think about Christmas gets a power boost as we get into Advent and the four Sundays before Christmas day. Sharing the daily Bible readings of the Mass and the stories in the various daily devotionals we read gets Pat and me in a reflective mood. There is no question that the world changed…

Preparation, Listening, Jesus Coming and Salvation

Preparation, Listening, Jesus Coming and Salvation

It is here again in the midst of a pandemic, the treatment of which is robbing many people of enjoyment and peace in their lives. But because of Jesus there is HOPE and we must remember that “Jesus Is The Reason For The Season.” Hope: There is ALWAYS HOPE, no matter what Pat and I…

Forward Movement and Inspiration from the Holy Spirit

Forward Movement and Inspiration from the Holy Spirit

I am so thankful that the Catholic Bishops voted overwhelmingly to approve drafting a paper for consideration at their November 2021, in person, United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) meeting. The damage to the Catholic Church laity caused by a small number of outspoken Cardinals and Bishops who publicly oppose Christ’s teachings is significant.…

Vatican Clarity, Bishops Consideration, God in Our Lives, and the “iY” Generation

Vatican Clarity, Bishops Consideration, God in Our Lives, and the “iY” Generation

Being in the second tier of qualification (over age 60) to get the Covid vaccine, Pat and I got our second Moderna shot just a few days before the snowstorm hit Texas.  As with many others, we both had a substantial negative reaction to the second shot, but fortunately that only lasted for 24 hours.…