Hope in the Lord — St. Mary Magdalene, Apostle of the Apostles
by“Chosen because you are beloved and beloved because you are chosen.” This is the way that St. Anselm of Canterbury described St. Mary Magdalene….
“Chosen because you are beloved and beloved because you are chosen.” This is the way that St. Anselm of Canterbury described St. Mary Magdalene….
“Come to me … for I am gentle and humble of heart.” Jesus’ words quoted in the Gospel according to St. Matthew at the…
What are the chances that graduates and their guests will listen to your commencement address? I have two chances to find out. Last Saturday…
I found Mrs. Doyle’s cross this morning. I was trying to make room in my file cabinet for the homily notes that I have…
Novelist Walker Percy once taught an entire course in English literature based solely on exploring the first sentence of novels — with the insight…
No one likely sets out in life to practice heroic virtue. Even the most fervent among us seeks to live a happy life founded…
Hard to believe, but Holy Week is here! For me, it will be the 70th time that I walk with Jesus in his final…
During these days of presidential election primaries, the media is filled with information. We hear talk about politics, often in raw and polarizing forms,…
When I read letters from those preparing for Confirmation (the majority of whom are in eighth grade), I always look at what they say…
Celebrating and experiencing seem to go hand in hand. Take a birthday and a special party. We can experience that annual passage from one…