Beyond The Upper Room
When they entered the citythey went to the upper room where they were staying,Peter and John and James and Andrew,Philip…
The Holy Family
So today is the feast of the Holy Family and I always end up thinking about how Joseph and Mary…
From Birth to Martyrdom
With Christmas Day now in the rear view mirror and with the death of so many in Nigeria, we are…
Should Catholics Let Their Children Believe in Santa?
So I’ve seen a couple of thoughts from some random colleagues on this the past few days and I’ll sprinkle…
St. Francis and My Dog
Happy Feast Day to all my Franciscan friends. We held a rainy blessing of the animals day here on Sunday,…
Can You Walk on Water?
Today’s gospel is the incredible story of Peter beginning to walk on water only to become afraid at the first…
Ignatius vs. Francis
So we had out retreat team follow up meeting last night. My colleague, Julianne Wallace, who has a great Franciscan…
Day 17: 50 Day Lenten Giveaway: St. Idodore
Fr. Dave Dwyer, my long time colleague gets St Idodore, the patron saint of the Internet. Take a gander, he’s…
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 Step Towards Sainthood
Pope John Paul II was the big news today as Pope Benedict will raise his predecessor’s status to “Blessed,” meaning…