MARCH 30, 2025 GOSPEL REFLECTION

In today's gospel, we hear the famous story of the prodigal son. A rich man has two sons, and his youngest son asks his...

FROM THE SEASIDE TO HEAVEN

Born on October 25, 1792, both the French Revolution and the sea affected Jeanne Jugan from birth. Her father was a sailor as were...

THE PERFECT LENT

There has only been one perfect Lent in human history, and it is recorded in the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. I...

THE PERFECT LENT

There has only been one perfect Lent in human history, and it is recorded in the synoptic gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. I...

SANCTIFYING TIME WITH THE LITURGY OF THE HOURS

Lent is a season of renewed focus on the great spiritual disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. These practices make room in our hearts,...

PONDERING ALL THE THINGS

I ponder A LOT of things—softball schedules, girl scout meetings, baseball schedules, Faith Formation classes, meal plans, and regular household chores—not to mention work...

SHOPPING WITH MY DAUGHTER

Recently, I took my 5-year-old daughter new clothes shopping for the spring. She’s at a tricky size, and I really needed her to try...

MARCH 2025 KID’S CORNER

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STREET CROSSINGS AND FIRST CONFESSIONS

The snow was falling as we drove home. The baby had finally fallen asleep, and a rare quiet had filled the car.  We were nearly...

MARCH 30, 2025 GOSPEL REFLECTION

In today's gospel, we hear the famous story of the prodigal son. A rich man has two sons, and his youngest son asks his...

MARCH 23, 2025 GOSPEL REFLECTION

“Some people told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with the blood of their sacrifices.”  In today’s Gospel, distraught people come to...

ST. JOSEPH

SOLEMNITY: MARCH 19 St. Joseph is the earthly father of Jesus. He is the true father to Jesus in everything other than biological paternity. As...

FROM THE SEASIDE TO HEAVEN

Born on October 25, 1792, both the French Revolution and the sea affected Jeanne Jugan from birth. Her father was a sailor as were...

FATHERHOOD: A STAR WARS STORY

In an interest to preserve innocence, my parents were very serious about what media my siblings and I were allowed to consume growing up....

THE GIFT OF GOOD FRIENDSHIPS

I’ve never been one to have a HUGE group of friends. Growing up, I think the largest my friend circle ever got was myself...

FEBRUARY 2025 KID’S CORNER

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THE MERCY IN CHANGE

Sometimes I hear comments made by older generations that seem to be completely out of touch with public discourse and borderline sinful (or maybe...

A PROBLEM WITH HOMILIES

Growing up, I always thought I could deliver a better (or comparable) homily than what I heard at mass. This prideful thought, mixed with...