“A baptism of fire” is a phrase widely used to describe a difficult introduction to a new job or activity. It’s been our collective “baptism of fire” in reverse over the last week or so. We were still wishing each other “a happy New Year” when it greeted us with heavy and frequent snowfalls. The initial winter wonderland quickly turned…

A man told his doctor that he couldn’t do all the things around the house that he used to do. When the examination was complete, he said, “Now, doctor, I can take it. Tell me in plain English what is wrong with me.” “Well, in plain English,” the doctor replied, “you’re just lazy.” “Okay,” said the man. “Now give me…

An American farmer was bragging about the size of his property to another farmer. “Back home,” he said, “I can get into my car, drive all day, and by evening I would still not have reached the furthest point of my ranch.” The other farmer replied, “You know, once I had a car like that.”

The English Lions, the Polish Eagles, the Gallic Rooster… To the uninitiated ear, it might sound like a part of a zoo inventory, while, in fact, all three terms refer to the national football teams that will take part in the World Cup in the USA next year (Poland still needs to qualify…). In fact, animals might represent countries in…

“We proclaim your death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again.” We all say these words together in response to the proclamation uttered by the priest celebrating Mass. Do you remember what he says and when? “The mystery of faith.” It concludes the most important part of the Holy Mass, the consecration, when the bread and wine…