Monthly Archives: December 2014

“All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful.” – Flannery O’Connor Many of you know that I go for a run everyday. Given the reality of NYC in the winter, most days are … Continue reading →

As a little boy, one of my favorite moments of the year was getting up early on Christmas morning, trying to get mom and dad out of bed so we could open presents. As a priest, one of my favorite … Continue reading →

Another year, another Haitian Christmas, and another Haitian surprise. As usual this time of year, Mission Youth is preparing for its “Bring Christmas to Haiti” mission trip. As chaplain to this Regnum Christi apostolate, I’ve been working for a week … Continue reading →

I hope this finds you well! I am sorry my updates have been sporadic — life in West Africa has been an adventure that changes daily. Over a week ago Korto — an Ebola survivor — and her three-month-old daughter, … Continue reading →

  I thought that headline might get your attention. Those of you who are acquainted with me know I have been working in Public Relations for the Legion of Christ and Regnum Christ for about six years. Most of those … Continue reading →

“Service above self.” I saw this motto engraved on a WWI Memorial at a park beside Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand. This year, 2014, is the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. And as I stood on … Continue reading →

“It is not hard to obey when we love the one whom we obey.” – St. Ignatius of Loyola When humility buckles you down, look at Christ and say, “I love you, Christ, more than my pride.” When lust or … Continue reading →

The other day I was sitting in the living room just looking at our Christmas tree. In my family we always put an angel on top of the tree, the Angel obviously representing the Angels singing to the Christ Child … Continue reading →

OK, most of you are getting ready for Christmas: decorations, gifts, food, church services, shopping, food, vacations, family events, food. (I really like the food part.) But some folks are getting ready for Ignition. Ignition is a New Year’s retreat … Continue reading →

“God bestows more consideration on the purity of the intention with which our actions are performed than on the actions themselves.”  — Saint Augustine Several years ago, I was coming out of the chapel and happen to look outside to … Continue reading →