My Saint Andrew
So today is the feast day of St. Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter and the first to recognize the…
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…
Join the Advent Conspiracy
How much do you spend on gifts? What if we all cut back just one gift a year? Or spent…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…