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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…