The Great Green Grift
“Whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his...
Saint Bonaventure: Contemplatio in Actione
Who is this saint, Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, whose feast collect aptly describes him as a man of great learning and having the ardor of … charity?
Undoubtedly,...
The Rocky Road from Doubt to Faith
Thanks to my Irish Catholic mother and 12 years with the good sisters of six parochial schools and four more years at the University...
What Is Holiness?
(In light of today's Gospel, on the calling of Levi, and our Lord eating with 'tax collectors and sinners', here are some fitting words...
Holy Day, Holy Union
I don't know about you, but I must admit to feeling a mixture of excitement and dread every time Christmas comes around. With shopping...
The Cleansing Power of Baptism
A biblical text can become so familiar that we simply bypass statements that would ordinarily puzzle us. I’m thinking of an aspect of the...
In Search of Inner Peace
As we enter into these last few days of Advent, with the last candle of the wreath soon to be lit, the atmosphere is...
Enneagram in Spiritual Direction: Paganism, Modernism or Valuable Tool?
Abstract
Are you an “investigator” or maybe a “peacemaker’ or someone who would be known as a “helper” or “achiever?” Maybe you are the enthusiastic...
Baptism and Hearing the Word of God
‘Ephphatha,’ that is ‘Be opened.’ And immediately the man’s ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly (Mk. 6:51). ⧾
At the...
The All-Too Hidden Strength of the Catholic Church
We Catholics sell ourselves short. As individuals, often; that will vary from person to person. But more importantly, we underestimate ourselves as a Church,...
