THE MATTER, FORM, AND MINISTER OF CONFIRMATION

The sacrament of Confirmation can be a confusing sacrament. It can be seen as a tepid ceremony that is repetitive to the sacramental graces...

PLAYING BY THE RULES

My three-year-old daughter has recently taken an interest in playing chess. By “playing chess,” I mean that chess is a lawless wasteland where pieces...

ST. MARTIN I

MEMORIAL: APRIL 13 St. Martin was born in Tuscany, Italy at the end of the sixth/beginning of the seventh century. He became a deacon and...

PLAYING BY THE RULES

My three-year-old daughter has recently taken an interest in playing chess. By “playing chess,” I mean that chess is a lawless wasteland where pieces...

52 LENTS

I’ve lived through fifty-two Lenten seasons, and now that we are celebrating Easter, I am taking some time to look back and reflect.  The first...

BRIDGING THE GAP

We all experience it. A profound gap exists in our lives and our world. No matter our religious background, ethnic heritage, socio-economic status, or location on...

BE A VILLAGER

No new mother can go 24-hours without hearing “it takes a village to raise a child.” I remember how frustrating it was for me...

APRIL 2026 KID’S CORNER

April 2026 Kid's CornerDownload

ENTERING INTO THE TRIDUUM WITH YOUR KIDS

Holy Week can be a stressful time. It’s not meant to be—its meant to be peaceful, quiet waiting, with the joyful hope of a...

THE MATTER, FORM, AND MINISTER OF CONFIRMATION

The sacrament of Confirmation can be a confusing sacrament. It can be seen as a tepid ceremony that is repetitive to the sacramental graces...

ST. MARTIN I

MEMORIAL: APRIL 13 St. Martin was born in Tuscany, Italy at the end of the sixth/beginning of the seventh century. He became a deacon and...

APRIL 12, 2026 GOSPEL REFLECTION

The summer after my second year in seminary, I had the opportunity to go on an eight-day silent retreat. It was exactly what I...

THE LEGEND OF JOHN HENRY, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND THE DIGNITY OF WORK

The Legend of John Henry is a tale that has always held my fascination. It is a folktale about a freed African American man...

THE LOSS OF THE MONOCULTURE

I recently had a conversation with my wife about the loss of a monoculture in society. As Millenials, we grew up in a time...

CALL TO EVANGELIZE

Just before he ascended into heaven, Jesus gave his Church these marching orders: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in...

MARCH 15, 2025 GOSPEL REFLECTION

Once when I was younger, I was asked to give a talk at a high school retreat. I crafted the message that I wanted...

WHAT CAN THE STARS TEACH US ABOUT PRAYER

This past summer I had the opportunity to backpack through Pictured Rocks National Shoreline in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Just outside the town...

HAPPIEST WHEN READING

I have always loved reading books - as I sit here in my sweatshirt that says “Happiest When Reading”. I started reading at a...