A Recipe for Happiness

A Catholic reflection on hope through life’s ups and downs. Ron shares stories about helping others, caring for tenants and employees, and facing a town-council interview while exploring Christian hope, prudence, and God’s faithfulness.

A Catholic reflection on faith through hardship, gratitude for family, and the hope of Christ’s Resurrection. Ron shares stories about a troublesome Camaro, meeting his wife, building a business, and recognizing how people’s choices connect our lives.

A Catholic reflection on fear, faith, and mutual support in marriage. Through a personal story about financial worries, Ron explores how Scripture, practical help, and honest conversation can guide couples without shaming anxiety.

A Catholic reflection on the Church as the Body of Christ, the gifts of its members, fellowship, prayer, and listening well. Explore the Trinity and how the Church can serve beyond its walls with humility and love.

A Catholic reflection on handling difficult situations with prudence, prayer, honest communication, and charity. Through business and ministry stories, Ron considers fair dealing, discernment, and learning from mistakes.

A Catholic reflection on the Holy Spirit, discernment, Scripture, and Christian service. Ron shares personal experiences while exploring how to test spiritual impressions and recognize the Spirit’s lasting fruit.

A Catholic reflection on lifelong learning, sharing knowledge with humility, teaching children through example, and making time for family. Includes a simple canoe safety story and Scripture on wisdom and love.

A Catholic reflection on finding beauty in nature, people, and cultural diversity. Through a flower, a maple tree, and everyday choices, Ron explores gratitude, human dignity, and caring for creation.

A Catholic reflection on seeking truth with humility and charity. Through a family story about housing, expenses, and trust, Ron considers clear communication, accountability, repentance, and the freedom of honest relationships.

A Catholic reflection on understanding others with compassion, humility, and truth. Through a letter to his father and a story of trying to help a friend, Ron considers forgiveness, wise counsel, and the seven capital sins.

A Catholic reflection on peace, family, justice, and protecting the vulnerable. Learn why peacemaking requires truth, reason, and compassion, and how faith can sustain us through adversity.

A Catholic reflection on gratitude through life’s joys and hardships. Ron shares stories about his mother, his daughter, a snowstorm, and everyday kindness while exploring grace, freedom, stewardship, and Christian hope.