What is heaven like? When we look at some of the marvelous pictures of space, the Milky Way galaxy or the clouds of stardust, there is an undeniable sense of awe and wonder. It is really almost impossible to imagine the beauty, power and intricacy offered by this universe. What it tells us, if we think about it, is that we really don’t have the imagination required to consider what heaven might be like. I have lived a long time. I have been around to observe, if I cared to, over 20,000 sunsets. I have had many experiences. I have been able to participate in the digital age with [...]
Why write a book about pain and suffering? Many people have asked me that question. I usually respond by saying it’s because I love mysteries. If there is a bigger mystery than this one, I am unaware of it. There is none that could be any deeper. In some sense it was really a matter of curiosity. The question intrigued me from my earliest forays into rational thought. Though my radar was always up for any discussion on this topic, I never felt I encountered a convincing answer to this problem. Why does a loving God permit so much suffering and destruction? This is [...]
It’s important to take stock of your life – all the time. It’s easier if you know who you are and what you want out of life. From an early age, I found the heart of Jesus and the pageantry of his Church very compelling. I liked the way they worked together with reverence and humility. I liked the way they made me feel. These images drew out of me an abiding sense of the need for moral clarity. They spoke to me in words and ideas that could be searched, probed and tested endlessly. They have provided a well of hope and strength in me that has not run dry. Moral clarity [...]
