My Saint Andrew
So today is the feast day of St. Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter and the first to recognize the messiah. He was a fisherman who became a fisher of…
Should We Hold Off Decorating Until Christmas?
Deacon Greg pointed me to this pastoral letter by Bishop John Wester of Utah (who I’ve met a few times when he was in California–good guy!) regarding celebrating Advent during…
Join the Advent Conspiracy
How much do you spend on gifts? What if we all cut back just one gift a year? Or spent less on the gifts we usually buy? That would go…
Dorothy Day: The Saint Without a Stained Glass Window
Today is the 30th anniversary of Dorothy Day’s death. Bridges and Tangents sums up my own feelings better than I could: It was the simplicity of her love – for…
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
I’m riffing on the theme of Fr. Jack Ledwon’s homily from last night on the start of the advent season, which gave me pause. So what time of my life…
Advent is Here
Our students and staff have developed an advent reflection calendar which you can find here: http://ubnewmanadvent.blogspot.com/ You’ll get a reflection on the gospel for that day if ya come back…
Of Boyfriends and Sock Monkey Hats
I’ve been relaxing with my wife and her family over the Thanksgiving holiday. It’s been a lot of fun. We went to see Sesame Street Live with my youngest niece.…
Tis the Season for Intolerance
The atheists pick on Christians every Christmas but this one takes the cake. Some thoughts: 1) Why not a Hanuuakah billboard? Why not Eid Al-Fitr or Eid Al-Adha? Oh that’s…
What the Pope Didn’t Say About Condoms
I’ve been away on retreat with the students and had to catch up on work yesterday. So I’m late to the conversation on this one, but I have some observations…
What Kind of King Are You Anyway?
Reflection for Christ the King Sunday: I don’t know why I opened the email. It was from my friend, Keith and I hadn’t heard from him in years. When I…