Examen Live!
So I led the Office of Ignatian Spirituality’s “Examen Live” today on You Tube with my friend and colleague, Jen Sawyer. So much fun. ICYMI: here it is. Thanks to…
Because the Custodian Married the Pretty Brunette
Valentine’s Day of course, makes me think of my darling wife. And I have the opportunity each day to love her and to be a good husband to her because…
Listen Me Into Life
Yesterday’s gospel turns the tables on a lot of social conventions. For instance, we heard in our first reading how lepers were “outsided” from the community and had to yell…
Naval Officer, Marine Commander, Bishop…He Did it All.
I’ve had the pleasure to get to know a few Bishops in my career. And at a time when Bishops are criticized and critical of many things, I’d like to…
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Rebirths on Birthdays
My friend Chris turned 30 and got depressed. We both worked in radio and while it’s a fine occupation, one can begin to wonder what difference that last show really…
How Cool is This Pizza Guy?
He was told it was a young female customer’s birthday and so, he did this: You don’t hear that everyday!
Kerry Robinson: The Church’s Classiest Woman
In my now many years of ministry one of the joys I have had is being able to meet a lot of really wonderful people. Some of these people are…
Are You Lonely?
What is it like to be lonely? This week while I am surrounded by great students and my colleague Ed, and some new friends, I know I am missing the…
Solidarity or Dignity?
Last year on an alternative break in Cleveland, we were able to do a lot of good work. It was a bit of a strange trip. We helped a neighborhood…
Tonight Falls the Giant Testicle
That’s how Malachy McCourt, brother of Frank, and famed raconteur of talk shows would start his New Year’s Eve show. But then he’d get serious and say, by the end…