Fear Not, The Sun Also RisesFor the past year, I have been attending 7 a.m. daily Mass at my local parish. On these autumn mornings when I set out for the church, it…3d ago3d ago
What We Hold Onto, What We Let GoThroughout my neighborhood, the autumn trees have started shedding their leaves, like forgotten memories. The grass has settled in for its…Oct 27Oct 27
Before You Vote, Please Read The GospelsYou’ve probably seen the lawn signs. They say, Jesus Is My Savior And Donald Trump Is My President.Oct 201Oct 201
Coming Home After A Time AwayThe calendar on the kitchen wall drove home to me how long I had been away. The page was turned to August and it was now Oct 8. I had…Oct 131Oct 131
Putting the ‘Us’ Back In The U.S.Today I leave for Italy, the country of my ancestors and one I love as much as the U.S. where I was born. In recent years, I have spent…Aug 25Aug 25
One Reason I Stay A CatholicThe Catholic Church is an easy target. Lord knows there’s enough to criticize: a patriarchy often out of touch with the people in the pews…Aug 18Aug 18
Making A Pilgrimage Of Our LivesIn just two weeks, for the second year in a row, I will lead a group from the U.S. on a journey to lesser-known spiritual sites in Italy…Aug 41Aug 41
It’s Time For A National Gut CheckToday, many church-goers will hear the reading from St. John’s gospel about a young boy who offers his five barley loaves and two fish to…Jul 281Jul 281
What Makes A True Leader?The upcoming presidential election will be one of the most consequential in recent history. It will determine not only the kind of leader…Jul 21Jul 21
‘Ambassadors of Peace’ Amid A Nation Of The Angry And ‘Broken-hearted’I spent the last three days in the small town of Bartonville, IL at a quiet oasis of prayer and peace. The monastic community of St. John…Jul 141Jul 141