Ciao Fratelli and Sorelle, brothers and sisters. Since a good portion of the nation is experiencing some level of the deep freeze that is occurring, I thought I would do my best to warm your heart, especially as we enter … Continue reading
The Advent and Christmas seasons are very different for most of us this year due to the continued fallout from the Coronavirus. The slower pace, however, brings with it a mixture of pluses and minuses. On the plus side we … Continue reading
“All has been occupied by Noise—Noise, the grand dynamism, the audible expression of all that is exultant, ruthless, and virile—Noise which alone defends us from silly qualms, despairing scruples, and impossible desires. We will make the whole universe a noise … Continue reading
July 31st was the feast day of one of the masters of the spiritual life, St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. He calls us to take the time to reflect on our lives and our relationship with God. … Continue reading
“What is wrong with our world? The problem is that we have lost the center. We’ve lost the center which is Jesus Christ.” These were some of the words of my pastor’s homily on Pentecost Sunday as he reflected on … Continue reading
A Crown and a Prayer There are no coincidences, only “Godcidences” or “Godwinks”, as I like to say. And recently there have been two profound such Godwinks related to the name and meaning of virus that’s turning life as we … Continue reading
“We are no longer able to hear God – There are too many different frequencies filling our ears.” – Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Everywhere there is noise, from the ever-present television, to the radio or podcasts in the car, … Continue reading
When we fall in love with someone, we want to know what they’re thinking, their likes and dislikes, and how they feel about particular issues. We do our best to get to know their family and friends, because it helps … Continue reading
“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 What a perfect Scripture verse to contemplate as … Continue reading
There is a story about my patron and favorite saint, the great female doctor of the Church, Teresa of Avila, and it’s centered on her encouraging her fellow Carmelites after they received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The story goes that … Continue reading
