Learning the power and wisdom of the cross
In the Greco-Roman world, the cross was an instrument of torture and oppression. Romans used the cross to punish their enemies, but also to...
Set ablaze: An adolescent’s reflection and the power of purpose
Teenage parishioners are most known for their car washes, fundraising efforts, setting up and breaking-down events or their works of service within parish life....
Good Friday
A few weeks ago, I was blessed to be the director of the diocesan YES! retreat weekend. YES! is a weekend retreat for high school-age...
Pope Francis reminds we are all part of the same family
March 2023 marks the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate. It is too soon to estimate the historical impact of Pope Francis on the...
Lenten self-help or Lenten denial of self?
One day, my family and I were playing with magnatiles and blocks. I told my kids that I was going to build a massive...
Treat yourself
This fall I decided to go back to college to get a certificate in Thanatology. I thought one class a semester would not be...
A joyful, Christ-centered role model
The Catholic Church faces tremendous challenges in these times. Scandal, division, corruption, money, lack of faith and understanding, and secularism. These are among the...
Jesus the Great Optometrist: Perspective is everything
From the Cradle to the Cross is a painting by a person whose life was scattered instantly in an accident. This person, a National...
New year, best me
Happy New Year! It is that time of year again when the gyms are full, diet companies are in the black, and many people...
Don’t dive in the shallow end: Surface level relationships
When I was younger, I wanted to make friends so desperately that I would compromise good judgment. At the public pool one day I...
