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
Opinion
God sees everything with 20/20 vision
“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you …” — … Read More
Objects in your rearview mirror are smaller than they appear
I recently had the opportunity to return to one of my favorite places on earth. I was invited to lead a retreat at the seminary in Maryland … Read More
Nothing is impossible with God (and with St. Rita!)
Statues have been in the news a lot this summer and, as I started to think about all the people statues represent, I was drawn to the … Read More
On the pain of losing a child
“Medically there’s nothing more I can do for you,” Dr. Mary Jo said to my husband and me. “You just have to go home to rest and … Read More
The surprising prize inside!
About a year ago, I visited some close friends of mine. They have been blessed with many children and are wonderful parents. The children, how shall I … Read More
‘Fear-less’ with Jesus
My son Sean and I were walking to the library recently to drop off some books and passed a small group of people on the sidewalk. We … Read More
Hope amidst tears and fears
It was a morning like any other in the parish where I had served. I had finished morning Mass and had come to my office to wade … Read More
Surviving marriage transitions
Summertime celebrations are a beautiful showcase of the many phases of marriage a couple goes through: weddings and baby showers, graduation parties, retirement and anniversary celebrations. For … Read More
Catholic schools are back in this new COVID-19 reality
As a child, fall was always my favorite time of year. It brought the excitement of a new school year, along with the crispness of fallen leaves, … Read More
