Of witnessing and parenting
Growing up in Fall River, it seemed that our parish would find any excuse to have a procession. Whether it was two processions for...
Be the light!
It’s that time of year again! Beginning of the school year; a fresh, new start! It’s also that time of year where I share...
There is something foul in the air
It had been a pleasant day so far here in Kalaupapa. The sun was shining and the breezes blowing. I had just walked into...
Oh, the places you will go!
As we come to a close of this most unusual school year, many of you are coming to the close of your high school...
The importance of grandparents
One of my favorite memories growing up was when my grandfather would drop by our home for a surprise visit. I always loved seeing...
The great danger of a misguided charity and false compassion
The push to substitute “gender identity” or “gender expression” for biological sex has enormous ramifications in terms of law, education, economy, health, medicine, safety,...
Father Verbis Lafleur: One of St. Landry’s most valiant sons
At the beginning of August, I traveled to Grand Coteau, La., to preach some conferences to the seminarians of the Diocese of Lafayette. I...
Endbeginnings
As a teen-ager, Jesus’ words about the end of the ages (Mk 13:24-32) seemed so frightening that I quickly moved past them to latch...
Miracle of Peace
I have had a few intentions lately for prayers for healing and some of these prayers are for miracles. I have looked up specific...
Handing down the faith at church
How can parents pass their religion on to the next generation?
Christian Smith and Amy Adamczyk, sociology professors at the University of Notre Dame and...