How to Bring Family Members Back Home to the Church
How many of us have family members who have left the Church? I would guess that most of us have at least one or more relatives who are…
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Catholicism Is for People Who Don’t Fit in
I recently visited a nearby Evangelical congregation where everyone had a particular “look”. It wasn’t a bad look. It was good. They were delightful people who clearly loved God…
Whose Name Is Written on Your Foot?
I sat down in my man-chair. It was comfortable. It was quiet. It was peaceful. I was happily reading some Sherlock Holmes. Life was good. Into the room…
No Prayer Too Small
“On the third day there was a wedding in Cana in Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. When…
Trusting God: An Interview with Connie Rossini
I recently had a chance to interview Connie Rossini, author of Five Lessons from the Carmelite Saints that will Change Your Life and Trusting God with St. Therese.…
Welcoming The Stranger
The current immigration crisis of thousands of unaccompanied children crossing the border is constantly on my mind these days. I can’t imagine what these children have gone through,…
Love Thy Neighbor
While mowing the lawn a few weeks ago, I came across a little present the neighbor’s pooch left in the middle of my yard. Infuriated, I grabbed the…
The Canaanite Woman
Readings for August 17, 2014: 20th Sunday of Ordinary Time The apostles thought she was a nuisance and asked Jesus to get rid of her. Jesus had gone…
Emergency Help from the Blessed Mother
When we’ve messed up, we should run to our mother. Scripture makes this clear. At the wedding at Cana, either the wine list or the guest list was…
Big-Hearted Families
“I joined with (cancer survivor) and mother of nine Theresa Thomas to write Big Hearted: Inspiring Stories From Everyday Families,” Patti told me. “This collection of 22 stories…