Happy New Year: Rosh Hashanah
A joyous New Year to our Jewish friends–but most especially to my family members: Dan and Laura Eder and their children: Ronnie, Becky, Ben, Molly and (most especially, because I…
What Does a Yellow Light Mean?
So I was watching classic TV episodes with my wife last night and found this gem which I think is one of the funnier TV scenes of all time. The…
What Does Home Mean to You?
So I’m beginning a third year here in Buffalo and it’s taken some time but Buffalo is starting to feel more and more like “Home.” I wouldn’t say that it’s…
Being Elmo
OK, so you know I love the Muppets and therefore this movie is on my must see list. Kevin is amazing. I’ve seen him interviewed with Elmo a few times…
Vatican II Catholics and the Millennial Generation
A former student at UB is currently studying at CTU in Chicago and he asked me a very provocative question: “Why is Vatican II so important?” It seems his professors…
Troy Davis: It’s Not About Doubt
As these words hit the screen I became angry. “If one of our fellow citizens can be executed with so much doubt surrounding his guilt, then the death penalty system…
Be the 350th Fan of Googling God
We’re heading towards 350 fans on Facebook for Googling God. Thanks for being a fan. Send it around to your friends and the 350th fan will get a free copy…
The Comfort Zone
I spent the day at a “low ropes course” with the UB students (a note: While not terribly challenging, I’d hate to see the “high ropes course”). If there’s one…
Blow Amongst Us Spirit of God
It’s a weekend of Holy Spirit festivities this weekend. Today I spent the morning at the Mass of the Holy Spirit at Canisius High School where we witnessed the final…
Refugees in a 9-11 World
BustedHalo has a great story up on a Catholic Volunteer’s experience working with refugees last year. Full disclosure: I was one of her support people. Her experience can teach us…