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
Opinion
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
On suicide: We cannot look away
Geraldine sat in the front row of my theology class. Disheveled and unkempt, her hand seemed to be perpetually raised to ask endless questions of our professors. … Read More
Wedding trends in 2018
According to Nielsen ratings, 29 million people woke up early to watch the May 19 royal wedding between Prince Harry and Megan Markle. This is a surprising … Read More
In the key of D: The seven ‘Ds’ of discipleship
“What does it mean to be a disciple?” and “How will I know if I am a disciple?” are two of the most common questions that I … Read More
