I guess I’m a late bloomer. Having finally reached the stability of middle age, I learned something new recently. For the first time in my 42 years … Read More
Opinion
Let’s not leave Jesus because of Judas
No news is good news right? Not it seems, in the culture we live in. At a time when the drive in the media is to have … Read More
Family of Origin: When two become one
There is a very fun topic that is covered in marriage preparation classes called Family of Origin. The premise is the same: men and women don’t just … Read More
We need color: Following Jesus is truly countercultural
Recently I decided to purchase a new car. I am an avid automobile enthusiast, so this promised to be a most enjoyable experience. I decided to order … Read More
In the midst of a storm, trust Jesus
Among the most memorable beginnings in English literature is the opening line from “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens. One could be forgiven for thinking … Read More
Secrets to longevity in a marriage
As a fan of morning news programs, I grew up watching Willard Scott (retired NBC weatherman) ask centenarians on their 100th birthday what their secret to longevity … Read More
Examining your conscience: The seven virtues and vices
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: All of us are called to holiness. We are all called to be saints. And one way that we can … Read More
The seed of silence will bloom in love
Our faith and living as a Christian are the greatest gifts in life. But as we all know, being a follower of Jesus does not make for … Read More
Make the most of your vacation
Vacations are on my mind right now. We just returned from a beautiful family vacation by car. It was an ideal time to escape our hectic everyday … Read More
Don’t take Eucharist for granted
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ: As a priest, I’m often asked questions about our Catholic faith. The questions vary, but recently a commonly asked question … Read More
