All of us at some time in life have gone through moments in which we lose control, in which our feelings and passions manage to dominate us and make us perpetrators of acts that we later regret. These are moments in which our passions take over our good wishes and […]

I have very distinct memories from visiting and volunteering in some of the poorest areas of the United States, Central & South America, and two African nations. As a young adult, years before entering the seminary, I had my first volunteer home repair assignment in the poverty-stricken region of the […]

In Chapter 3 of John’s Gospel, we encounter Nicodemus, a religious man who was very interested in the ‘things of God.’ Nicodemus comes to Jesus, recognizing him as Master and seeking instruction. More so than new learning though, I think Nicodemus sought a change in himself and, thus, a new […]

Who is my neighbor?  This is a question with which I have quietly struggled many times in my life. The motto of the Catholic School where I work is: See Christ in others, be Christ to others.  At St. Catherine’s that can be challenging at times but in the world, it […]

I have come so that they may have life, and have it abundantly. (John 10:10)Many times we measure the quality of a person’s life by virtue of his or her physical and mental health; however, for us Christians, there are four signs that tell us whether or not a person […]

On their way to Caesarea Philippi, Jesus began to teach his disciples about his approaching Passion, Death, and Resurrection. He also taught them about self-denial and carrying the cross for those who wished to follow Him.  Six days later, on Mount Tabor, Peter, James, and John literally gazed at one of […]

In May I went on vacation to Italy to walk in the footsteps of the Saints. My trip was carefully planned. I had a very ambitious itinerary, which had been prepared for years. Every day, I would go to several churches and walk through different neighborhoods. Unfortunately, I did not […]

Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it.(Proverbs 22:6) For me, the first person these words from the Bible recall is my dad. It was not until I attended an Emmaus Retreat in 2012 that I realized the strength of […]

What do we do every morning when we wake up? Do we thank God for the gift of life? Do we thank God for being able to breath? Do we thank God because, despite our problems, we have an opportunity to overcome them today?In the sacristy of a Parish, I […]