Ash Wednesday: Something Must Die
Today is never an easy day. For some, they “come out” as Catholics by having ashes drawn in the shape of a cross on their skull. Others think they are…
Fat Tuesday
So I’m starting a Lenten diet tomorrow. My Lenten resolution is to give up one pound a day for lent. I’ve been a bit out of control with my dietary…
The Naked Minister
Shannon over at the Mets Police pointed me to Seth Godin’s blog which got me fuming this morning… I was talking to a religious leader, someone who runs a congregation.…
Olympics: The Home Country
Living in Buffalo allows me the opportunity to watch CTV on my cable system which is interesting because they are the host country. I really liked seeing Wayne Gretsky during…
Millennials: We Want to be Closer to God
More from the Marist College survey that we’ve been exploring. When asked to choose among five long-term life goals, 31 percent of millennials chose “to be spiritual or close to…
Today’s Inspiration: At the Cross
Lent is coming. The Cross is calling. Where is your cross that you will bear this Lent?
Marist Survey: Millennials Want to Learn More About Faith
A new survey from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY has much to examine on millennials. Some initial findings include a high rate of participation in charitable efforts and a longing…
Nice Ash!
Next week is the start of Lent and that means that people will line up to get their ashes. I’m headed over to the campus that day to give and…
One Who Dies Well
Fran at St Edward’s Blog points us to a remarkable women she met and to St. Scholastica as well. Over the months Carol would dip down and come close to…
My Sister’s Birthday
Yes–that’s right. My sister and I have a birthday one day apart. But we are also 16 years apart. SMACK! Ouch! That was my sister hitting me for revealing her…