
Hope in the Lord — Advent, a season to become a true neighbor
I am enjoying my study of “Fratelli Tutti,” the brand-new encyclical by Pope Francis, given as a gift to explore social friendship in this…
Read MoreI am enjoying my study of “Fratelli Tutti,” the brand-new encyclical by Pope Francis, given as a gift to explore social friendship in this…
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, I will miss spending my Thanksgiving weekend with the monks of Gethsemani. Last year my cancer treatment…
Read MoreTwo weeks ago, I returned to Pennsylvania for the burial of a very good friend with whom I grew up. At the same time,…
Read MoreI always enjoyed old movies when one of the characters turned to another and said that he is “much obliged.” It seems so polite,…
Read MoreWe can learn so much from the saints about respect for human life. On Sept. 5, we celebrated the feast of St. Teresa of…
Read MoreElection years always present both the opportunity and the grave concern that we Catholics exercise not only our right but also our duty to…
Read MoreP.D. James is one of my favorite authors whose British style is both elegant and extremely clever. She mastered the art of the detective…
Read MoreAs Holy Week approaches in two weeks, reflect with me on the voice of conscience and come back to the Lord through the sacrament…
Read MoreI recently viewed the 60-minute 2015 documentary on the life of Flannery O’Connor entitled, “Uncommon Grace.” I admit to being a big fan of…
Read MoreTo listen first requires one to be silent. That is a lesson from a 2010 homily by Pope Benedict XVI: “Let us not fear…
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