10 Things I’m Praying About This Week
So I’ve been particularly introspective this week. There’s much going on and lots of work to be done. And so I pray–because I need to and because I just have…
Prayers for John Brust from St Vincent de Paul in San Francisco
In the young adult ministry world there’s a few people who I have really been impressed with throughout my many travels. John Brust is one of them. He’s been a…
They’re Not Seeking
Recently, the discussion of “spiritual seekers” came up amongst some religious professionals I kibitz with from time to time. I mentioned casually that Christian Smith the great sociologist from Notre…
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Speaking for ALL Human Life
The always brilliant Br. Dan Horan, OFM has an excellent piece today on the Boehner situation. He defends the Catholic Theologians against those who claim that they are simply a…
So Just Who the Hell is in Hell Anyway?
Most would find it unbelievable that the Catholic Church has never definitively claimed that anyone is in hell. Not Judas, Not Hitler, Not Stalin, Not Bin Laden. Now that also…
Is It Wrong to Celebrate Bin Laden’s Death?
Linton Weeks from National Public Radio emailed me after reading some of my comments on the need to forgive Bin Laden. And he wrote this outstanding column exploring much of…
As Buffalo Celebrates St. Patrick’s…
Today is the Buffalo St. Patrick’s Day parade. The Irish have always had it rough and so, we look to another greenie to provide us a bit of sympathy. And…
After a Stressful Day, I Watch This…
Rest in Peace, Brother Roger from the Taize Community. I’m not sure why I’m thinking of you today, but for the countless moments of peace you’ve given to me, may…
German Theologians Strike Call for Reform, Dialogue
Today’s National Catholic Reporter breaks an amazing story: “In our roles as theology professors we can no longer remain silent,” began 144 leading Catholic theologians from Germany, Switzerland and Austria…
The Feast of Hayes
1970 didn’t seem like that long ago in 1990. But 41 years have passed since my mom and dad decided (against the doctor’s wishes) to have me at the age…