Born to Die

 Dying is the one thing we can count on. Might as well look forward to it.

           https://youtu.be/5yhqcGb5XSk         

The Gift that Keeps on Giving

 The Holy Spirit continues to reveal Himself to us. All we need to do is be open.

           https://youtu.be/rX2VoendeeI         

Reasoning Rightly

 Think of every time you encounter the truth, you encounter Jesus.

           https://youtu.be/PUBVnxlVL7M         

Catholic Double Header

It is no coincidence that today is Ascension Thursday and Our Lady of Fatima. Be like the disciples who waited for the Holy Spirit in the Upper Room with Mary.

           https://youtu.be/QrUCVw2H8Tk         

Coming in Hot

 Inform people's faith, but let the Holy Spirit do the converting.

           https://youtu.be/HbLtWdwk1Qs         

Baptism or Faith

Does grace come through baptism or faith? Yes.

           https://youtu.be/xe2JQfeJwC0         

Missionary Zeal

 Fr. Damion of Molokai is a shining example to us all.

           https://youtu.be/xP__29m8dW0         

21 All the Time

 True love is a total gift of self.

           https://youtu.be/bmrhSImuw3g         

Gotta Love It

Dad and I joke that everyone is 21 in the branding pen. I think it holds water. Whether you're young or old, everyone puts forth like they were in the prime of youth. So fun. This Saturday kicked off my favorite time of year, branding season. Sally Craig invited me down to the family ranch in Shawnee WY, near Douglas. So Chief and I hit the trail. God bless the American cowboy.

Chris Rankin gets this party started.

My task was wrestling. Jake and I made a pretty good team.

But I also learned a lot from Bella Reed. Just stay calm and cool Fr. Bryce. 

Your future is beautiful Bella. Always sit tall in the saddle. 

Another well job done. Joe Rankin thanks God for a good start to the year as he counts his kids out the gate.

I may act 21, but after a day of branding 300 head, I feel my age. There's nothing funner than spending yourself for a good cause, like feeding America. The American cowboy keeps hope alive. It ain't easy. But you gotta love it. 

Acts of the Apostles

 Want a good read? Read the Acts of the Apostles. 

           https://youtu.be/yE9i1WR1pBI         

Out and About

The first Wednesday of the month took Chief and I up to Hulett to check on the flock and celebrate Mass. We figured while we were up in those parts we'd ride fence on Joe's place.

It was good to get the racks out and Chief was happy to jump in and go.

However, we ran into this green eyed monster on the way and I didn't want to drag him through that. The drawbacks of stock racks...

So we ducked into Tom's place in Carlile and borrowed his trailer. Martha was happy to see us as we pulled up on location. 

I love fixing fence. ‘Specially when it ain’t broke. 

The herd is settled now, 12 heiferettes. The going plan is to put the three lightweights on Joe's place and run the other 8, minus one that we'll harvest before we leave town, on the Raney Ranch. Life is good. All thanks be to God.

Peace be with You

 The peace Jesus gives comes from looking through death into eternal life.

           https://youtu.be/GUu3OaGnr5Q