Friday, November 17, 20230597St. Paul seems to have defined the triad we know today as the theological virtues: faith, hope, and love. No Jewish source before him brings those three words together,...
Thursday, November 2, 20230158As a member of the synod preparatory commission, one of the exciting things I have seen is the synergy between clergy and laity in our diocese. Of course, we are still a...
Friday, October 20, 20230635The Scripture story of the parable of the two sons (Matthew 21:28-32) tells us something very important about our approach to faith and the things of God. In this...
Thursday, October 19, 202301401Profane and profanity are English words commonly used in reference to swearing, cursing, and hurling abusive language at someone. That’s an intriguing development from...
Thursday, October 19, 20230429At the depth of every human heart is a vocational calling. It is the echo of Christ’s voice speaking to His people where we cannot help but listen and follow after...
Saturday, October 7, 20230586In my experience, one of the most difficult aspects of being a priest and teacher is the thought that my actions have had negative effects on others.
Friday, October 6, 20230226Every October, as Catholics, we celebrate Respect Life Month. This month-long campaign of prayer and advocacy began in October of 1972, the year before Roe v. Wade....
Tuesday, September 26, 20230656The current Eucharistic Revival in the United States is generating a discussion of the role of Eucharistic Adoration in the life of the Church. While the practice is...
Tuesday, September 26, 20230426There is a type of combo that is inseparable and, in fact, indivisible. This is the combo of Christ and the Church. Human intellect or wisdom (or lack of wisdom) can...