When Silence Becomes the Answer Lately, I’ve been in one of those in-between seasons. The kind that makes you sit back, pray a little longer, and wonder what comes next. My time as an assistant coach has wrapped up, and … Continue reading →
Finding God’s Presence in Seasons of Loneliness There are moments in my life when I feel completely alone. Maybe you’ve felt it too. That quiet ache when the group chats go silent, when the phone stays still, when the people … Continue reading →
A Reflection on Faith, Trust, and God’s Work Through Us I don’t know how I missed him all these years. In all my time going to Mass, I can’t recall ever hearing a reading from Habakkuk. And yet, here he … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →