Recently, a friend invited me to a special private screening of “Triumph of the Heart,” a remarkable new biopic about the martyrdom of St. Maximilian…
Being a published author brings with it many exciting new experiences, but also some unexpected challenges. The personal and professional aspects of any creative endeavor…
As a freelance content creator, I spend at least six hours a day — oftentimes more — writing online articles, managing my Substack blog, or…
Anyone who knows me well can tell you that I’m a very opinionated person. While I pride myself on being open to considering different points…
This past New Year’s Eve, I decided it would be helpful to compose a year-in-review post for my personal blog detailing my accomplishments as a…
One of my favorite little moments from J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy masterpiece “The Lord of the Rings” is when the ranger Aragorn returns to Pippin a…
Above the altar of my hometown parish church, there is a beautiful stained-glass window depicting the Crucifixion. I couldn’t possibly count the number of times…
For many years, I struggled to overcome a paralyzing fear of failure. I was living a circumscribed life, afraid to take risks, unwilling to step…
After the isolation of the 2020 COVID lockdowns, when all the churches in my area were closed and it was impossible to attend Sunday Mass…
Before I began writing professionally, I worked as a volunteer fossil preparator at a prestigious natural history museum. My childhood ambition was to become a…
