Recently I visited a young woman in the hospital who was rehabbing from a viral infection that caused her to be hospitalized and on a ventilator for several weeks. On top of this, her beloved … Read More
The Best Homily You Never Heard
On this feast of Divine Mercy, I share with you an essay by retreat speaker and author Frederick Hermann. I found the story on The Divine Mercy website – www.thedivinemercy.org . I share it because … Read More
If you died today, what would you wish you had done differently?
In his book Resisting Happiness, popular Catholic evangelist Matthew Kelly asks a powerful question that is both challenging and engaging. The litany of thoughtful statements that follows could make a good examination of conscience. How … Read More
Moving from Original Sin to a Grace-Filled Life
As we begin this Deacon of Lent, our readings in Cycle A all involve the Fall of Humankind into its Original Sin – placing one’s own will over the will of God. The story of … Read More
Life Stages, Temptations and Lent
As Young people we take our first steps in learning what life is all about. As Teens – we struggle with acceptance and fitting in. We also ask, perhaps for the first time . . … Read More
Children’s Homily – God’s Laws
Can anyone tell me what a Law is? (children reply) Do we have laws about driving a car? (children: Yes) What are some of the driving laws that you know about? (children reply) Why? (children … Read More
This Little Light of Mine
In December, I attended the annual All Saints Academy Christmas Show. Music Teacher Kathy Broderick and Principal Jim Tauzel produced a wonderful show called “Star of Wonder” that featured music, dancing, and comedy culminating in … Read More
Joseph at the Crossroads and the Crossroads of Life
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What Would the Baptist Say Today?
“Brothers and Sisters,” Paul writes. “Whatever was written previously was written for our instruction, that by endurance and by the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” John’s tone with the Pharisees and Sadducees, … Read More