Fall Happenings in 2010

This has been a year of medical challenges, none, as yet, very serious, but nevertheless a reminder that aging is aggressive and to be monitored. It is the mental acceptance of this irretrievable cycle of life which is hard. Why? because there is still so much to be involved with. The joys of creation require more looks and the needs of society are growing at a faster pace, due to the economics of our nation and of the world. The tugs of war among politicians. The rejection of christianity, the slaughter of children, the incessant drug cartels and the outstretched, willing hands of the victims. There are some hardy souls out there willing to do a reigning in of these evils, but they need the support of, up to this writing, an apathetic populace. Pope Benedict XVI has demonsrated courage in his travels to England, Scotland, Europe, et al by voicing, ever so temperately, the immorality which has seized the populace everywhere. There must be many heartfelt prayers ascending because, here in Mobile, we are enjoying the most beautiful blue skies and calm days after so many setbacks with the major oil spill, jobs disappearing, weather turmoils, terrible starvation of many. Let me say that my attempts at ongoing prayers with rosaries, masses, and a few worthy contributions to christian causes do exist and shall continue.