Christmases and friends remembered and cherished
I cannot believe today is December 1. I’ve mentioned before that each year seems to fly by more quickly than the last. It seems like...
Taking captivity captive
Despite her hardships and a horizon darkened by impending challenges, the Blessed Mother is always depicted as looking upon her beloved Child with a...
Valley of peace and hope
I was awakened by the loud “meow” of a cat in the near vicinity of my room. In my semi-wakefulness, I thought I was back...
Happy days
At this time of year we see many signs of harvest festivals.
Pumpkins and corn stalks, scarecrows and sprays of colorful leaves catch your eye...
From word to adventure
Can you imagine living the life of a perpetual wanderer? Some may be very keen on the idea while others not so much. If...
Genetic privacy: Should law enforcement have access to your newborn’s blood?
Many parents and concerned citizens would probably be surprised to learn that their children’s blood samples are being accessed by law enforcement agencies without...
The gathering place
The Irish parliament (Dail) members were gathering for an important legislative session. As they all filed in to take their seats, there was a...
Jesus (alone) is not enough
One of the wonderful things about being a pastor on Cape Cod is the standing-room-only Masses that take place every weekend during the summer....
It’s not so bad to become your parents
Most of us have done it as we grew in age and wisdom (well, age for all of us, wisdom for most). Oftentimes we...
All are welcome?
Once upon a time, I was the director of music ministry in a very large parish in northern New Jersey. The parish choir numbered...
