There are fewer and fewer who go to Mass. Even so, researchers predict the few that do go to Mass will have a stronger faith than those that do not participate in the Sacraments.  When Christina Dangond was nine years old, her parents asked me if I could bring Holy […]

As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you. (Isaiah 66:13) I’ve been asked many times by my parents to write a post here about my sister, Christy. Every time, I have refused, wondering, “What could I say about her life that they could not say better?” When […]

A few weeks ago, on a bright and crisp fall day, I headed to mass with a particularly restless heart. I was counting the minutes to get to mass and give all my worries to God. I knelt down in the first pew and started asking God to help me […]

The holidays are over. We are all trying to settle back into the natural rhythm of our lives.  Many of us are busy reflecting on what we want from our lives in 2023 and choosing our New Year’s resolutions.  Though having goals for oneself is a worthy endeavor, it can […]

Misfortune will not reach you nor will the plague come near your tent, for the angels have been ordered to escort you in all your ways. They will hold you in their hands so that you do not trip your foot on a stone. (Psalm 91:10-120) We have just started […]

And Blessed is the Fruit of your Womb, Jesus In the poverty of a stable, without any pomp or grandeur, God broke into the darkness of the world hidden in the vulnerability of a little baby.  The entire cosmos was filled with the splendor of divine light, and the destiny […]

I first heard the call to the priesthood shortly after graduating college. At that time, I taught sixth grade English and Social Studies at Clarke Middle School in Lexington, Massachusetts. In addition to teaching, I coached soccer, basketball, and baseball.  On a beautiful June day in 2016, I was on […]

I often contemplate what most people consider an obscure year. Just like me, many have been left with scars compelled by the surreal experiences lived during the pandemic in 2020. I am impressed by the trust and capability God offers us to ignite small flames in the hearts of others, […]

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving and all the preparations for Christmas, let us not forget to pause and remember to celebrate the season that is often skipped over or forgotten. The Season of Advent is a time of preparation so may I suggest we hit the pause button […]