They Like Me, They Really Like Me
I’ve been the road warrior this week and usually have no problems blogging from the road but this time, I had little means of access to the internet in California…
Homeward Bound
Blogging to resume in full force tomorrow. I am leaving Albany this afternoon and will be back in the office for sometime as travel will have ceased. I’m getting old–this…
San Jose’s Priests and Deacons
I’ve been doing a bunch (and I do mean a bunch) of workshops for the Diocese of San Jose over the past two days, hence the lack of blogging (I’ve…
For the childless mother on Mother’s Day
Vinita Wright has these powerful words that remind us that giving life can take many different paths. I will not be attending church this Sunday, because it’s Mother’s Day, and…
Dad’s 81
Happy Birthday to my father Michael Hayes Sr today. He is a young 81 and still drives his car and is in generally good health–good enough to continue to care…
RIP: Dom DeLuise
Deacon Greg mentioned Dom Deluise’s death on his blog and growing up with his comedic antics, I was indeed a fan. He had such great timing and such great slapstick…
Swine Flu = God’s Wrath for Abortion says priest
From Australia’s Canberra Times Swine flu and Mexico’s recent earthquake had been the judgment of God for that country’s abortion laws, a visiting US priest told members of Canberra’s St…
More on Faith in Flux
While the USCCB tries to tell you that 68 percent is a great retention rate, I will tell you the truth and not the spin. That’s a horrible rate. First…