Nov
07
So I’m a New York Jets fan. Have been one all my life and I’m a diehard which is really tough on me because I now live in the city of one of our divisional foes the Buffalo Bills. I remember as a kid the Bills breaking my heart in a Wild Card playoff game …
Dec
21
In 1935 Fr. Bernard McLaughlin had no idea that he’d be a Bishop. He also probably didn’t think that 75 years later he’d still be at it at the age of 98. Today is Bishop McLaughlin’s 75th anniversary of his ordination. Amazing! From the Diocesan press release: Bishop Edward U. Kmiec, the eighth bishop of …
Aug
25
Gloria Mwez, a Catholic volunteer here in Buffalo this past year did this thank you video for her community. Looks like they made quite an impact on her. For the easily offended there is some vulgarity in the song she chose in this video. She also had a great cameraman–me. Have you considered doing a …
Aug
01
Qooheleth (the name means preacher and he is the narrator of Ecclesiastes) starts off Sunday’s first reading with the words: “Vanity of Vanities…all is vanity.” Well…what exactly is vanity? And more importantly why is it sinful? Most times we think of someone who is vain as someone who spends too much time in front of …
Mar
07
This morning I pray with gratitude for the students who have travelled with Katie and me to New York City. It has been a long journey and now we begin our work. Lord, help us see your face in the eyes of the elderly today. May we come to value our elders and see their …
Mar
06
We are headed to NYC today on Megabus to serve the needs of the poor. You can follow our meanderings here all week long as I’ll have some students doing reflections throughout the week. We’ll be working with Kateri senior residence, Mercy Center in the Bronx, Covenant House and we’ll work with students doing a …
Feb
05
Not only is my pastor an awesome guy AND an awesome preacher… But he can obviously belt out a snappy tune too! http://feeds2.feedburner.com/GooglingGod
Feb
04
USA Today talks of a church that has decided to up and move from Buffalo to the Southern State of Georgia. St. Gerard’s was where her grandparents and parents were married, where she was baptized and wore the white dress, shoes and veil of First Communion. Years later, she can still hear the three great …
Jan
21
This week I was gifted to be one of the many presenters at the Diocese of Buffalo’s Millennial Milestones Conference. The Diocese’s foundation is offering grants on young adult ministry initiatives and so the diocesan staff put together a two day conference providing workshops on who young adults are today (My presentation), leadership, parish initiatives …
Jan
18
I’m speaking today at the Diocese of Buffalo’s Millennial Milestones conference, an all-out effort to appeal to the needs of the young adults of the diocese. Rumor has it that there’s a big crowd coming–so pray for me today. If I bomb these, folks know where I live! Seriously, Buffalo is a struggling city and …
Mike Hayes is an author, commentator, Campus Minister and Spiritual Director. He founded the award winning BustedHalo.com in 2001 and wrote the book Googling God with Paulist Press in 2007. Mike is currently a Campus Minister at The University at Buffalo where he serves on the staff of St Joseph University Church. He is available for speaking engagements, retreats and personal spiritual direction.Social Widgets powered by AB-WebLog.com.
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