Today on my lunch break, I sit in my car to vape, yes go ahead and pass judgement, but anyway there was this homeless lady walking past my car and so I got out and she was wearing this crazy ,flashy red hat and I yelled,, hey . And if you know homeless like I do , you would realize they are in defense mode always because hateful people attack them always.bur anyway, she looked at me and I said , that hat is flipping amazing sister.. super flashy .. she got all happy .. I gave her my homeless mi... moreToday on my lunch break, I sit in my car to vape, yes go ahead and pass judgement, but anyway there was this homeless lady walking past my car and so I got out and she was wearing this crazy ,flashy red hat and I yelled,, hey . And if you know homeless like I do , you would realize they are in defense mode always because hateful people attack them always.bur anyway, she looked at me and I said , that hat is flipping amazing sister.. super flashy .. she got all happy .. I gave her my homeless ministry card and a hug . Had to return to work..
Sir Anthony bucher aka radar
St Joan of arc priory
Act and God will act
On this Holy Tuesday, we’re gently reminded that compassion isn’t measured by how we treat the powerful… but by how we care for the smallest, the quietest, and the ones who cannot ask for help.
Every creature was created with purpose. The ones who walk beside us, the ones still waiting outside, the ones the world often forgets—they all deserve kindness, safety, and love. Not just today… but every day we are given the chance to choose it.
May we carry softer hearts, gentler hands, and a deeper ... moreOn this Holy Tuesday, we’re gently reminded that compassion isn’t measured by how we treat the powerful… but by how we care for the smallest, the quietest, and the ones who cannot ask for help.
Every creature was created with purpose. The ones who walk beside us, the ones still waiting outside, the ones the world often forgets—they all deserve kindness, safety, and love. Not just today… but every day we are given the chance to choose it.
May we carry softer hearts, gentler hands, and a deeper awareness of the lives around us. Because in every act of compassion… we reflect something greater than ourselves. 🐾✨
Sir Anthony bucher aka radar
St Joan of arc priory
Act and God will act
When you think God can't use you . Remember this. This poster sits in my house as a reminder
Sir Anthony bucher aka radar
St Joan of arc priory
Act and God will act
Jesus is called the Good Shepherd because of his own words in John 10, where he explicitly declared, “I am the good shepherd” - one of his famous “I Am” statements.
Here’s why the title carries such weight:
- He Knows His Sheep
Jesus said he knows his sheep by name and they know his voice. In the ancient Near East, shepherds had personal relationships with each animal - this wasn’t a distant overseer but an intimate caretaker. Jesus claims that same personal knowledge of every one of His foll... moreJesus is called the Good Shepherd because of his own words in John 10, where he explicitly declared, “I am the good shepherd” - one of his famous “I Am” statements.
Here’s why the title carries such weight:
- He Knows His Sheep
Jesus said he knows his sheep by name and they know his voice. In the ancient Near East, shepherds had personal relationships with each animal - this wasn’t a distant overseer but an intimate caretaker. Jesus claims that same personal knowledge of every one of His followers.
- He Lays Down His Life
The defining mark of the good shepherd, Jesus says, is that he willingly lays down his life for the sheep - contrasted with a hired hand who flees when danger comes.
This pointed directly to the cross. His death wasn’t accidental or coerced, it was voluntary sacrifice for those in his care.
- He Seeks the Lost
In Luke 15, Jesus tells the parable of a shepherd who leaves 99 sheep to find one lost one - a picture of God’s relentless pursuit of the wayward. Jesus embodied that story in his ministry.
- Deep Old Testament Roots
The shepherd image wasn’t new. Psalm 23 opens with “The Lord is my shepherd.” Ezekiel 34 condemned Israel’s false leaders as bad shepherds and promised God himself would come to shepherd his people.
Jesus stepping into that role was a direct fulfillment - a claim to be the divine shepherd Ezekiel foretold.
- He Leads, Protects, and Provides
Shepherds in that culture didn’t drive sheep from behind - they led from the front. Jesus leads his people through life, guards them from spiritual danger, and provides everything they need for the journey.
The title is so enduring because it captures both the tenderness and the sacrifice at the heart of who Jesus is - a shepherd who doesn’t just manage his flock, but dies for it.
Sir Anthony bucher aka radar
St Joan of arc priory
Act and God will act
Today's outreach was as always great,, temps today almost 70. Me and Kathy made beef bean and cheese burritos. Each bad had a clean pair of socks.. a trail bar. Some popcorn and a hot sauce pack. I have people who save empty gallon jugs and wash them for me and I take them out and literally hand out gallons of water..today the Spirit moved me to do something I generally don't do. A had a group of homeless ask me if I would rent them a little cheap hotel room for 45$ so they could take turns sho... moreToday's outreach was as always great,, temps today almost 70. Me and Kathy made beef bean and cheese burritos. Each bad had a clean pair of socks.. a trail bar. Some popcorn and a hot sauce pack. I have people who save empty gallon jugs and wash them for me and I take them out and literally hand out gallons of water..today the Spirit moved me to do something I generally don't do. A had a group of homeless ask me if I would rent them a little cheap hotel room for 45$ so they could take turns showering and then use the tub to wash their littel clothes. I agreed to do this but warned them if they trash the place and it steal and it comes back to me then I will never help them if I see them again. Don't burn the bridge that leads to safety guys.. I'm honored to have several people who help me with donations and my lovely wife Kathy for all her hard work..
Sir Anthony bucher aka radar
St Joan of arc priory
Act and God will act
Your grace is enough. Not my effort. Not my discipline. Not my ability to “get it together.”
The entire foundation of the Christian life is this: God’s grace meets us exactly where we fall short - and then carries us where we could never go on our own.
We live in a culture obsessed with self-improvement. Try harder. Be better. Fix yourself. But the Gospel cuts straight through that illusion. You’re not saved by becoming stronger - you’re saved by surrendering. Grace isn’t a reward for those w... moreYour grace is enough. Not my effort. Not my discipline. Not my ability to “get it together.”
The entire foundation of the Christian life is this: God’s grace meets us exactly where we fall short - and then carries us where we could never go on our own.
We live in a culture obsessed with self-improvement. Try harder. Be better. Fix yourself. But the Gospel cuts straight through that illusion. You’re not saved by becoming stronger - you’re saved by surrendering. Grace isn’t a reward for those who perform well, it’s a lifeline for those who know they don’t.
Here’s the part most people miss: grace doesn’t just forgive you - it transforms you. It teaches you to walk away from sin, not because you’re forced to, but because you’ve seen something better. When you truly understand the depth of God’s mercy, sin starts to lose its grip. Not overnight. Not perfectly. But progressively, powerfully, and unmistakably.
So if you feel weak today - good. That’s the starting point. Because Scripture doesn’t say God’s power is made perfect in your strength. It says it’s made perfect in your weakness.
Your grace is enough - not just to cover your past, but to carry your future.
Gods grace is always sufficient my templar family
Sir Anthony bucher aka radar
St Joan of arc priory
Act and God will act
Radar - God has made us all in his image. At the same
Time he has made us all differently and given us all different gifts. Your gift to this world is obvious to everyone who knows you.As Templars one of our many strengths is that we are part of the Army of the Lord which means much more than Battle Brothers, it means true brothers here for each other for Eternity. Another Gift is the gift to have the fortitude to help others and provide for the weak the helpless and the widow. You my Brother Kn... moreRadar - God has made us all in his image. At the same
Time he has made us all differently and given us all different gifts. Your gift to this world is obvious to everyone who knows you.As Templars one of our many strengths is that we are part of the Army of the Lord which means much more than Battle Brothers, it means true brothers here for each other for Eternity. Another Gift is the gift to have the fortitude to help others and provide for the weak the helpless and the widow. You my Brother Knight are the Flame on the Sword of the Spirit. Always Bringing the word of GOD. The Lord has given me many Strengths but I will never be as strong as you.
God bless you Sir Anthony
Deus Vult
Sir Richard Roller
Priory of St Michael the Archangel
Fides Et Veritas
Radar - Great job last night !Great story of life’s many lessons and it is now easy to see why you are who you are. You are a kind and caring person who gives so much of his live for others.
You truly epitomize what it means to be a Templar and what it means to live a Godly life. You my friend are living by the 24 virtues of Knighthood and the Lord surely sees your commitment to Him.
God Bless you My Friend
Sir Richard Roller
Priory of St Michael The Archangel
Fides Et Veritas
Time he has made us all differently and given us all different gifts. Your gift to this world is obvious to everyone who knows you.As Templars one of our many strengths is that we are part of the Army of the Lord which means much more than Battle Brothers, it means true brothers here for each other for Eternity. Another Gift is the gift to have the fortitude to help others and provide for the weak the helpless and the widow. You my Brother Kn... more