Spies Like Us
Today is “Spy Wednesday” which has been called such because we reflect on the betrayal of Jesus by Judas. I often think that really Jesus was betrayed by all of…
Can God Forgive Us?
Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about the need for forgiveness, not because I’m particularly troubled by my own failure at reconciliation (I am. But that’s another story.). Rather, I’ve…
How Will You Enter Holy Week?
At our staff meeting at St. Joseph’s yesterday we meditated on the Gospel that opens the Palm Sunday procession. Jesus enters into Jerusalem riding on a donkey and there is…
Condemning Evil
Today’s first reading from the book of Daniel tells the story of Suzanna, or more aptly the story of a woman who was falsely accused only to have Daniel come…
Wallis on Beck
Glenn Beck has gotten the smackdown from Jim Wallis as well as from me for his comments on churches that preach social justice. The Rev. Jim Wallis, president of Sojourners,…
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…
Our Alternative Spring Break Video
Thanks to Thousand Foot Krutch for the inspirational song and to all those who made our Spring Break memorable especially Fr. John Duffell at the Church of the Ascension who…
Old People Rock
The students and I spent our first full day in New York City at Kateri Residence which is a home for elderly adults. I had forgotten how much fun it…
“But he did not know what he was saying”
This Sunday we hear about the Transfiguration in the Gospel and it contains one of my favorite lines in scripture. “But he (Peter) did not know what he was saying.”…
Jonah Returns
Wednesday the story of Jonah makes its way into our weekly Wednesday mass on campus. I’m doing a reflection so I’ll be meditating on this for the next few days.…