“How has the past year been for you?” This question has likely garnered a whole host of responses over the past few months. “Wonderful” and “best year … Read More
Opinion
Walking through the woods on a summer evening
I am told that my last name in Italian means “little walk” or “to take a stroll.” It should come as no surprise then that I have … Read More
Even when sleeping, St. Joseph takes care of church
The Christmas season and the preparations leading up to it are such a fantastic time of year in our family. One of our favorite activities is watching … Read More
Hope is not hope if its object is seen
As my niece, Nicole, went through middle school, it was a delight to see that “The Diary of Anne Frank” (1947) was on her reading list — … Read More
Holy interruptions help us find light in the darkness
2020 has been a challenging year for all of us. Between the pandemic, racial division and civil unrest and a divisive election season, all of us have … Read More
Humility and hope: Two keys to Advent and Christmas
“Christmas festival canceled” and “Cancel Christmas plans” were two of the headlines that grabbed my attention recently as I was reading the news online. At the end … Read More
A Christmas train rides again
I like to fix things. It’s not that I enjoy broken things, but, rather, when I see something broken or askew, I am driven to make it … Read More
Welcoming others with love and openness
Mary went in haste to visit Elizabeth, and she welcomed Mary with love and openness. The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary commemorates the Virgin Mary’s visit … Read More
Finding hope in the wilderness
I wore a neon green polo shirt with the collar turned up and a little alligator on the chest. Under it, I wore a neon orange polo, … Read More
The family that prays together stays together
Remember last February, when approximately 62,000 fans piled into Hard Rock Stadium to watch the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers? Now imagine 33 times … Read More
