Thanksgiving takes a memory and a gift. A memory without a gift won’t do it, nor will a gift without a memory. This obviously involves two persons: one with a Read More
Thanks For Joining In
“How is it that people kill in the name of the God of life, wage war in the name of the God of peace, hate in the name of Read More
‘Love is Blind. Obedience Shouldn’t Be.’ – National Catholic Reporter
Many people have told me they never really considered staying inside and working to change the church (or any other unjust structure) rather than depart in despair. I hope we Read More
Life Makes Veterans of us All
Yesterday we celebrated Veterans Day, a revered holiday in this country. It memorializes those men and women who have devoted a portion of their lives to military services, in one Read More
We Continue to Tell the Story
“…can we make sure that they did not die in vain? Could we be inspired by what happened, and take a stand for a world in which every life matters?” Read More
Large vs. Small–Which is More Important?
The other day a panel truck travelled down the street. Along its side was inscribed what was apparently its motto and claim to fame or at least recognition: NO JOB Read More
Daring to Feel
So, being the good Catholic that I am I went to Mass this past Sunday and as is often the case, got there early and sitting quietly in my usual Read More