Away In a Manger, The Flying Spaghetti Monster
In Leesburg, VA, Christmas displays are causing discord. Members of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster are scheduled to put up their contribution this weekend. It’s a banner portraying…
Getting Healthy = Now A Priority
I just realized that this sounds like I have a dreaded disease. So you should know I’m fine. The premise of this post is totally self congratulatory. So I’ve worked…
Muppet Inspirations
So Marion and I went to see the Muppet Movie last night after putting it off for a few weeks. It reminded me of my friend Fr. Eric Andrews, CSP.…
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?
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…
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.…
Thanksgivings Past and Present
I’m finishing up some work today and Ripley the dog came to visit my office at St. Joe’s. She nuzzled up and slobbered on my computer (she just drank water)…
Still at the Kids Table?
So as you head home for Thanksgiving, I’ll share with you a piece I wrote for UBCatholic.com–which you should be reading anyway! Some thoughts to ponder if you end up…
Are We Doing Enough?
I often think that I don’t do enough. This Sunday’s gospel begs that question of each of us. Are we feeding the hungry enough? Visit any prisoners lately? Clean out…
Jesuit Martyrs in El Salvador…We Remember
When I was in College, Jesuits were martyred in El Salvador. A large number of Jesuit Presidents of colleges and universities travelled down in a show of solidarity to El…