Monthly Archives: June 2013

“Youth is wild, and requires many governors, teachers, directors, attendants, and tutors; and after all these, it is a happiness if it be restrained. For as a horse not broken in, or a wild beast untamed, such is youth. But … Continue reading →

June is the month of the Sacred Heart, and I have had some experiences over the past few weeks that have given me a glimpse into what Jesus Sacred Heart means to me. It is Jesus, it is His heart … Continue reading →

“Moderate strength is shown in violence, supreme strength is shown in levity.” — G.K. Chesterton My mom was a teacher, a volunteer for so many groups, a mother of 4 high energy kids and a wife of a “Type A”, … Continue reading →

Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. (John 19:25) During this month of June, I’ve been standing at the foot of cross next to Mary. … Continue reading →

Camp and retreat directors know the nighttime sets the stage for really neat group activities. Recently at a Father-Son retreat we organized a “sky lantern launching” activity. “Sky lanterns”, or fly lanterns, et cetera, are little “air balloons” made out … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe that we just arrived here a week ago; when we arrive back to the place we’re staying it seems so natural to say “We’re home!” Welcome to Yonkers, NY where the freshman class of Mater Ecclesiae … Continue reading →

For the only courage worth calling courage must necessarily mean that the soul passes a breaking point and does not break.” —  G.K. Chesterton I am always amazed at how some folks with breast cancer, other huge health issues, depression, … Continue reading →

About a year ago I posted here on why I did not have Facebook. I said you would not see me on Facebook soon since I didn’t think there was any positive ministry I could do there (you can read … Continue reading →

“The love of talk distracts all the powers of our soul from God, and fills them with earthly objects and impressions, like a vessel of water that cannot be settled while you are continualy stirring the earthly particles from the … Continue reading →

I have often said, “Music is my second passion, after Jesus Christ, of course!” When I consecrated my life, I knew I was giving everything to God -music included – but over the years I have discovered more and more … Continue reading →