What St. Barnabas, My Parish Saint, Taught Me About My Faith
When I was growing up, my parents took my three brothers and I to Mass at St. Barnabas every single Sunday. We rose early and…
How My Family Is Celebrating St. Joseph and St. Patrick Together This March
Every March, I notice an emergence of leprechauns, shamrocks, and Guinness, followed by an abundance of Italian pastries, lilies, and the color red. The remembrance…
Living in Deep Prayer: Meeting the Real St. Thomas Aquinas
St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274) is one of the most well-known saints, but also one of the most misunderstood. In my experience teaching high school theology, students…
Breaking the Cycle: How I Stopped Worshipping My Phone
A few weeks ago, my wife and I were running errands with our 1-year-old and 3-year-old. Since they were tired and a little cranky, she…
Summer Spirituality: Building a Habit of Prayer In Ordinary Time
I find Lent and Advent easy to commit to, in many ways. The practices throughout these seasons have been ingrained in my mind since I…
Turning to St. Joseph as a Rookie Father
In 2021, as a rookie father of only five months or so, I often found myself turning to St. Joseph, the patron saint of fathers,…
Memorial Day and the Power of Remembrance
While I was growing up, my family emphasized that calling to mind those who gave their lives to sacrifice for our country is always necessary…
Learning About Sacrifice, With the Help of St. Mark
Sacrifice is key. We know that Jesus requires this of his followers, but I also heard this statement repeated many times when my wife and…
What Do Lent and Valentine’s Day Have in Common? More Than You Think
Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day can seem like contradictions. One day celebrates romantic love, while the other reminds us that our bodies will one day…
How My Young Family Is Making Room for Christ This Christmas
As we approach December 25, we undoubtedly become more stressed out about getting everything done for the big day. If you are like my family,…
