Sapientia Awards…a Grand Affair
So our evening at Fordham was a huge success. I was so humbled by the award and honored to share the stage with two great heroes of mine and many…
If the Rapture Happens Tonight…
I hope it happens after I get my award at Fordham. Some would say that me getting an award of any kind might actually cause the rapture. Thanks to Paul…
If You’re So Inclined and in the NYC Area…
This Friday I will be receiving the Sapientia et Doctrina Award at Fordham, my alma mater and where I also received my Master’s. I really love Fordham and the Rose…
What Does Home Mean to You?
So I’m beginning a third year here in Buffalo and it’s taken some time but Buffalo is starting to feel more and more like “Home.” I wouldn’t say that it’s…
Vatican II Catholics and the Millennial Generation
A former student at UB is currently studying at CTU in Chicago and he asked me a very provocative question: “Why is Vatican II so important?” It seems his professors…
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Tennis Fans Go the Way of Baseball Crowds
Last year, for my 40th birthday, I took a trip with Big League Tours to four different baseball stadiums that I had not previously visited (Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Detroit and Cincinnati)…
In Tennis, Vocations Counts
The New York Times has a story today about the priest-vocations director of the Madison who is officiating a whole other type of “service.” He’s watching for foot faults and…
Beware of World Youth Day Booty Call
As preparations for World Youth Day begin, Busted Halo produced this short video introducing you to the big event. I’d also like to offer some additional thoughts based on my…
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 gust of wind and begin to sink until Jesus catches…
Off To College?
If you’re a student who is headed off to college (or even law school, grad school or some other pre-professional program) then come on by St Joseph University Parish in…