Embracing a Change in Plans
It’s said that time flies when one has a good time, and I’ve often found that to be the case. And conversely, it doesn’t...
The Resurrection is everything
The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ is everything. Without the supernatural act of the Resurrection, Christianity simply makes no sense. All of our rituals,...
The moral analysis of boxing
In 1996 when Muhammad Ali lit the Olympic flame on international television, the issue of sports-induced brain damage was raised to new prominence. One...
Growing in devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus
One of the fruits of the Year of St. Joseph just concluded was the opportunity to enter into his contemplative, hardworking silence and to...
Ghostbusters Of Kalaupapa
I was here in my easy chair, where I tend to think better, when they burst onto the scene. Some were carrying white buckets while others were...
The Good, the Bad and the Beautiful
It came to me last week during our annual Sacred Hearts Retreat at St. Anthony Retreat Center in Kalihi Valley. My next article would...
Preparing for the inaugural World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly
Many countries have special days to honor grandparents.
Some choose fixed days: Poland celebrates on January 21 (grandmothers) and 22 (grandfathers); The Netherlands, June 4;...
A mother fights back
In 1987 and 1988 beaches along the shores of Connecticut, New York and New Jersey were awash with sewerage and medical waste, including used...
A pilgrimage of faith through the streets of Manhattan
One of the things I love to do in New York City is leading walking pilgrimages to the most beautiful churches in Manhattan.
I take...
Family prayer — a witness to children of love of God
If you are like me you are probably getting tired of “all-COVID-19-all-the-time” news. Every article I see online seems to be about COVID-19, there...
