I was at my giflfriend’s kids baseball game and heard another kid shout out, “here comes the roly-poly who wont even make it to first base.” How often unnecessary comments become the taunts of childhood.
As we grow older, our boo-hoos become more sophisticated as our refussals to gossip, our regular attendance at Mass, our value systems are attacked, becoming bait for the rough teasing or cruel rejections of family and friends.
Yet Jesus makes it clear that if we follow him, we will be badgered. We are not to be surprised by harsh judgements and misunderstandings. For how will we ever know the depths of our love and faith if neither is never tested. How can we carry the cross like Jesus did if we refuse spurning or rebuffs that are placed upon our shoulders?
Today is a good day to recommit ourselves to the power of faith and to ask the challenging question: In what ways is the Lord changing my boo-hoos into yahoos, right here, right now?
Anthony (Tony) Crilly is a seasoned B2B sales and marketing professional with 20+ years of experience helping top technology companies grow. He has led sales development for leaders like Oracle, IBM, NetApp, and Roadmunk, specializing in outbound strategy, account management, and go-to-market execution. His work spans cloud, cybersecurity, SaaS, and digital transformation, with a track record of building pipelines, generating qualified leads, and driving customer success.
Beyond his career, Tony is passionate about health, fitness, and nutrition, drawing on decades of endurance training as a runner cyclist, and swimmer. He also writes on topics that connect business, personal growth, and everyday life, sharing lessons from both success and challenge. A dedicated family man and faith-driven, Tony brings the same intensity and commitment to personal goals as he does to professional ones — whether it’s overcoming obstacles, supporting others, or leading by example.
