PLAYING BY THE RULES

My three-year-old daughter has recently taken an interest in playing chess. By “playing chess,” I mean that chess is a lawless wasteland where pieces...

ST. MARTIN I

MEMORIAL: APRIL 13 St. Martin was born in Tuscany, Italy at the end of the sixth/beginning of the seventh century. He became a deacon and...

APRIL 12, 2026 GOSPEL REFLECTION

The summer after my second year in seminary, I had the opportunity to go on an eight-day silent retreat. It was exactly what I...

PLAYING BY THE RULES

My three-year-old daughter has recently taken an interest in playing chess. By “playing chess,” I mean that chess is a lawless wasteland where pieces...

52 LENTS

I’ve lived through fifty-two Lenten seasons, and now that we are celebrating Easter, I am taking some time to look back and reflect.  The first...

BRIDGING THE GAP

We all experience it. A profound gap exists in our lives and our world. No matter our religious background, ethnic heritage, socio-economic status, or location on...

BE A VILLAGER

No new mother can go 24-hours without hearing “it takes a village to raise a child.” I remember how frustrating it was for me...

APRIL 2026 KID’S CORNER

April 2026 Kid's CornerDownload

ENTERING INTO THE TRIDUUM WITH YOUR KIDS

Holy Week can be a stressful time. It’s not meant to be—its meant to be peaceful, quiet waiting, with the joyful hope of a...

ST. MARTIN I

MEMORIAL: APRIL 13 St. Martin was born in Tuscany, Italy at the end of the sixth/beginning of the seventh century. He became a deacon and...

APRIL 12, 2026 GOSPEL REFLECTION

The summer after my second year in seminary, I had the opportunity to go on an eight-day silent retreat. It was exactly what I...

ST. STANISLAUS

MEMORIAL: APRIL 11 St. Stanislaus was born in the 11th century in Poland to a noble family. He became a priest after being influenced by...

THE LEGEND OF JOHN HENRY, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, AND THE DIGNITY OF WORK

The Legend of John Henry is a tale that has always held my fascination. It is a folktale about a freed African American man...

THE LOSS OF THE MONOCULTURE

I recently had a conversation with my wife about the loss of a monoculture in society. As Millenials, we grew up in a time...

CALL TO EVANGELIZE

Just before he ascended into heaven, Jesus gave his Church these marching orders: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in...

MARCH 15, 2025 GOSPEL REFLECTION

Once when I was younger, I was asked to give a talk at a high school retreat. I crafted the message that I wanted...

WHAT CAN THE STARS TEACH US ABOUT PRAYER

This past summer I had the opportunity to backpack through Pictured Rocks National Shoreline in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Just outside the town...

HAPPIEST WHEN READING

I have always loved reading books - as I sit here in my sweatshirt that says “Happiest When Reading”. I started reading at a...