Change
Deacon Greg pointed me to this video which I too, found moving. What causes you to change or helps you bring about change in others?
Sad: More Campus Violence
A student at nearby Niagara University (near Buffalo) was shot and killed at an off campus apartment. The Buffalo News has more The victim was identified as Brandon Johnson, 20,…
Prayers for Virginia Tech…Again….UPDATE
UPDATE TO THE BELOW: The Campus lockdown has been lifted at Virginia Tech. However, the gunman has not yet been found. Continued prayers…MH. For those not following the news today,…
I Have an iPhone…Guess I’m Going to Hell
From Gizmodo on How Pope Benedict will light a Christmas “Tree” display. Benedict XVI will activate the illumination from his apartments in the Vatican Apostolic Palace. He will touch the…
Dave’s Mom
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is always a tough day for me because my college roommate, Dave Connors died on this day in 1995, now 17 years ago. It…
Greeting Sister Death
Condolence to Br. Dan Horan at the Dating God blog on the death of his grandfather and a close Franciscan friend. It has however, given him much to reflect on…
Good Things Come to Those Who Wait Even Beyond the Grave
Chicago Cubs fans are celebrating at the news of former player and radio analyst, the now late Ron Santo’s election to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veteran’s Committee.…
Santa Comes Early for Our Family
So my wife’s side of the family always has a huge honking full-on family Christmas celebration on the second weekend of December. So we travelled down to Long Island this…
New Translations: Got It Down Yet?
So I went 5 for 5 with the “And with your spirit” line this week. At our student mass, I thought they did a great job as well as I…
FOX Business Claims Muppets Are Communists
The Huffington Post has the scoop on the latest lunacy from FOX. I’d have watched it myself but I actually don’t like bile with my lunch. Last week, on the…