Monthly Archives: June 2014

I have to think that every boy who wants to attend an apostolic school — what some call a minor seminary — fields a few “why” questions.  One of this spring’s gradating seniors at Sacred Heart Academy, the Legion’s school … Continue reading →

I’m here in the Philippines for the Mission Youth Corps Summer 2014, with five missionaries. We will center our work in Mano Amiga, a school for unprivileged children run by Regnum Christi Philippines. Manila is the capital of the Philippines … Continue reading →

On his way back from the Holy Land last week, Pope Francis was asked by a journalist the same old question: why can’t priests marry? Believe me, even we brothers often hear those very same words. The answer of the … Continue reading →

“We learn, on the one hand, that we cannot trust ourselves even in our best moments, and, on the other, that we need not despair even in our worst, for our failures are forgiven. The only fatal thing is to … Continue reading →

Today, I realized that for many years, I have been an Ascension Catholic. I had my moment of encounter with the Risen Christ that changed my life forever. He manifested Himself to me in many ways—presenting Himself alive (cf., Acts … Continue reading →