We were made for relationship; with God first and then with each other. But how much time have we spent “relating” to one another beyond technology? In his 2022 Lenten message, Let Us Not Grow Tired of Doing Good, Pope Francis … Continue reading
Most moms and dads have great dreams for their children to grow up and do something that matters. From a Catholic perspective, that means discovering and fulfilling God’s will for their lives. It’s recognizing our gifts and using those gifts … Continue reading
Just a few weekends ago, we celebrated Trinity Sunday. And while the Trinity is so mind-blowing that even some of the greatest theologians in Church history had, and still have, a hard time explaining and understanding it, we can, at … Continue reading
During one of his visits to his native Germany early in his pontificate, Pope Benedict XVI spoke about the need for silence in our lives. Benedict gave the address about the same time I was wrapping up the manuscript for … Continue reading
Many of us, myself included, make a concerted effort to silence the noise during Lent. Although it’s a good idea to go through each and every day with less media, Lent provides a good opportunity to re-evaluate how much time … Continue reading
Earlier this year, one of the big auto insurance companies released an ad that is part of a major effort to promote safer driving. That’s a good thing. Given the tragedies that occur while texting, talking and driving, many other … Continue reading
Ever wonder why people spend their hard-earned money on tickets to a concert or play and then, when they arrive at the venue, are too busy texting away, checking email or talking on their phone to take even the slightest … Continue reading
