by jbasco | Dec 16, 2019 | Becoming a Catholic/RCIA., Uncategorized
(Modified from a reflection originally written for the Church bulletin) When I was young, every Sunday we would drive by a drugstore on the way to Mass. This was an old-fashioned drugstore in Cedar Grove. It had large storefront windows on which were painted seasonal...
by jbasco | Oct 24, 2019 | Becoming a Catholic/RCIA., Uncategorized
(Originally written for Church bulletin) In our Gospel for the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jesus tells us “Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night?” What is this calling out that Jesus is telling us to do? The answer...
by jbasco | Sep 23, 2019 | Becoming a Catholic/RCIA., Uncategorized
I have been bothered lately by my social media usage. The problem is not the posts, the pictures or even security issues. Most of my family and friends post news about family events, beautiful family pictures and inspirational reflections. As to security concerns, it...