Our House…In the Middle of the Street…Our House
We have agreed in principle to buy our first “real house” here in the Buffalo suburb of Amherst. For the New York City folks who have no idea of where…
Can You Hear Me Now?
Today is Good Shepherd Sunday and the gospel contains the line…”My sheep hear my voice, I know them and they know me.” Many people have chosen to take the time…
Eight Years of Marriage…and Much More
Today is Marion and I’s 8th wedding anniversary. So I thought I’d share some memories of our wedding day. First of all, we planned the wedding ceremony, after all a…
If a Dog is Too Hard to Love…
They say that when you look at how a culture treats its animals, you can make a direct correlation to how it treats vulnerable people as well. Jarrad Venegas, who…
St. Joseph: Happy Without Sex?
As many know, St. Joseph is one of my favorite Saints. It is no surprise to me that I am now the Campus Minister at the parish in Buffalo that…
Under the Weather
It seems sickness has hit the family. I’ve got a slight sinus thing going on. I blame Megabus for first, leaving us out in the rain while we waited a…
For the Sake of the Gospel
It never gets easy to leave my wife and Haze the Dog for a week no matter how much fun I know lies ahead on our trip to New York.…
Tales from the Sacristy: Gaffs and Blunders
Altar Boys and Girls make tons of the mistakes. The secret is to not let anyone know that this happens by making your mistakes small and not so huge that…
Oh Canada!
While I’m now a fan of the Buffalo Sabres and wasn’t happy to see Ryan Miller the Sabres goalie lose, I was ecstatic at seeing the Canadians win on their…
Misbehaving Children at Mass
One of the hallmarks of our parish is the openness to families with small children. Parents often remark on how welcome they feel and how they don’t feel horrible when…