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Learning from Yom Kippur

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Archbishop Gregory of DC says: Trump’s Visit to JP2 Shrine is “baffling and reprehensible”

Jun 2, 2020 godgoogler
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This is What a President Looks Like

Jun 2, 2020 godgoogler
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But We’re Totally Ready to Go Back to Mass….

May 29, 2020 godgoogler
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5 Questions with the Paulist Fathers: Fr. Joachim Lally, CSP

May 21, 2020 godgoogler

One awesome guy that I have come to know over the years is Fr. Joachim Lally, CSP. He’s spent a lot of time in border cities with those seeking our…

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Wanna be my Mass Buddy?

May 21, 2020 godgoogler

Want to join me for Mass? We can be Mass buddies! If you want to join live at 12:05PM each day M-Sa, I will be watching my pals, the Paulist…

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Morning Prayer for Ascension Thursday

May 21, 2020 godgoogler

As I awaken on the Feast of the Ascension, I turned to my Breviary and began to pray the Liturgy of the Hours. I’ll be reflecting regularly on morning prayer…

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Jesus, Not Superman

May 21, 2020 godgoogler

“All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me.Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,baptizing them in the name of the Father,and of the Son, and…

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Churches in Minnesota defy Governor’s Orders

May 21, 2020 godgoogler

The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported: “Minnesota’s Catholic Church and a conservative Lutheran denomination said Wednesday they’ll resume worship services next week in defiance of Gov. Tim Walz’s executive order limiting religious…

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Called to Creatively Love

May 20, 2020 godgoogler

I’ve been considering writing an article on “virtual community” and how these communities are often given short shrift because of the distance and limitations that they have. Even Pope Francis…

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Adolfo Nicolas, S.J. RIP

May 20, 2020 godgoogler

Fr. Adolfo Nicolas, S.J. died at the age of 84 after a long illness. Rome Reports has more: I remember being moved by Fr. Nicolas’ words in a video message…

5 questions with the Paulist Fathers

5 Questions with the Paulists: Fr. Stuart Wilson-Smith, C.S.P.

May 19, 2020 godgoogler

Fr. Stuart Wilson-Smith, C.S.P. is presently serving in Chicago, but is a native Canadian and one amazing musician. Check out some of his music here:

5 questions with the Paulist Fathers

Five Questions with the Paulists: Fr. Charlie Donahue, C.S.P.

May 18, 2020 godgoogler

Here’s another “5 Questions interview” that I failed to post earlier. Fr. Charlie is one amazing dude!

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5 Questions with Fr. Rich Andre, C.S.P.

May 10, 2020 godgoogler

So here’s more with the Paulists ICYMT on Social Media.

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About This Site

Mike Hayes is the Director of Young Adult Ministry in the Diocese of Cleveland.  He’s been a noted spiritual director and retreat master for over 20 years and has worked with young people his entire ministry career.  He’s best known for founding the award winning, BustedHalo.com and for writing the books Googling God (Paulist, 2007) and Loving Work (Orbis, 2012).  He ministered on 2 college campuses for 11 years.  He is available for Spiritual Direction in person or virtually.  He is also available to conduct media interviews, podcasts, videos and written articles.

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