When Our Crosses Get Heavy: God’s Invitation To Ask For Help
Oftentimes we convince ourselves that asking for help might mean that we are not willing to carry the cross that has been laid on our…
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Glory Be to the Father: Thoughts on Our First Family Vacation
I have a morbid fear of the ocean. I am not now nor have I ever been (nor, in all probability, will I ever be)…
Fathers Matter: Thoughts on the Feast of St. Joseph
I want to talk about fathers. I want to talk about fathers because — despite what one might garner from nearly every aspect of popular culture — they matter. They matter profoundly. I want to talk about fathers today because it is the Feast of St. Joseph and the day in which our new Holy Father, Pope Francis, will celebrate his installation.
The God-Adopter
As Christmas Day draws closer and crèche scenes start to pop up in New York City, I inevitably begin to think about the Holy Family.…