Love Thy Neighbor
A Reflection on Service and Sacrifice Have you ever driven past someone stranded on the side of the road and felt that little tug in your heart? The one that whispers, stop and help? This morning, as I drove my … Continue reading →
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Open Hands, Open Heart
A Reflection on Forgiveness and Following the Lord This week I sat and watched the memorial for Charlie Kirk. It was a heavy moment, but also one that carried light. His wife, Erika, stood and forgave the young man who … Continue reading →
For God So Loved the World
A Reflection on John 3:16 and the Mystery of Love Last Sunday’s Gospel was from John and as I as I reflected upon it, I keep coming back to one verse. You probably know it too. You see it on … Continue reading →
Proclaiming the Kingdom
Faith, Courage, and the Cost of Truth I had a totally different blog planned for this week. The final draft was almost done, even if I was a little late getting it out. But maybe there was a reason for … Continue reading →
By His Wounds, Even the Small Ones
A Reflection on Venial Sin, the Confiteor, and Christ’s Mercy It happens sometimes when I least expect it. I kneel, cross myself, close my eyes, and begin to pray. Then, out of nowhere, a vision comes over me. I see … Continue reading →
Songs That Still Speak
A Reflection on How Hymns Shape Our Faith In the parish I grew up in, there were always two books in the pew: a missalette and The Young People’s Glory and Praise. During Mass we primarily sang from Glory and … Continue reading →
Whistles, Playbooks, and the Gospel
Finding Mission in Everyday Life I didn’t set out to become a football coach. Last season, I was standing on the sidelines watching the chaos of practice and the games. Coaches were trying to run plays, boys were scattered everywhere, … Continue reading →
One Faith, One Heart
A Marriage Reflection on Walking Together Toward God Over the last weekend, my wife and I celebrated nineteen years of marriage. Nineteen years by civil law, seventeen within the Church. We first got married in a small private ceremony. Her … Continue reading →
He Hears Your Prayers
A Reflection on Prophetic Words and God’s Perfect Timing I wasn’t expecting anything out of the ordinary that afternoon at Adoration. I was at a chapel near where I work. It wasn’t even my home parish. I thought I would … Continue reading →
Not Yet Doesn’t Mean No
A Reflection on Spiritual Dryness, Discernment, and Trusting the Long Road I’ve been holding off telling this story. And as I sit here writing it, I’m still not sure I’m fully ready. But… here we go. I still remember the … Continue reading →