CATHOLIC LIFE COACH

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...

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...

ST. STANISLAUS

MEMORIAL: APRIL 11 St. Stanislaus was born in the 11th century in Poland to a noble family. He became a priest after being influenced by...

CAN THOSE WHO ARE NOT BAPTIZED GO TO HEAVEN?

We know from the scriptures that a person must be baptized if they are to enter into Heaven. Jesus tells us: Very truly I...

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 5, 2026 GOSPEL REFLECTION

Today’s gospel—on the holiest day of the entire year—recounts events that happen on “the first day of the week.” Easter Sunday. Reality is fresh....