Monthly Archives: January 2015

“Compassion begins at home, and it is not how much we do but how much love we put in that action. Do not think that love has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired.” — … Continue reading →

It was perfect: a beautiful green hardcover journal decorated with paisleys. To top it off, right in the center, written in beautiful script, was the word “Delight.” Having an artistic bent means details like that are important, but sometimes they … Continue reading →

Ernie Banks died Friday night. For those of you not immersed in Chicago culture and who may not know of Ernie, he was Chicago’s most famous sports hero before Michael Jordan. He played baseball for the Chicago Cubs (please note … Continue reading →

“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.”  — G.K. Chesterton During one of our mission trips to Mexico, our bus load of boys and dads stopped by … Continue reading →

Next time you think that God would never choose you for a mission, just remember:   Noah was a drunk Abraham was too old Isaac was a daydreamer Jacob was a liar Leah was ugly Joseph was abused Moses had … Continue reading →

“It is only through shadows that one comes to know the light.”  — St. Catherine of Sienna Back in 1988, during my year studying Classical Humanities in Spain, myself and a few seminarians ran 10 miles to this tunnel through … Continue reading →

Pope Francis got lots of attention by suggesting that Catholics shouldn’t breed like rabbits. Makes for a great headline, huh? But the reality of the comment was a bit more complicated. The media immediately assumed that he was saying that … Continue reading →

Since 1973, pro-life patriots have gathered in our nation’s capital to proclaim the dignity of human life. In recent years, small marches have sprung up in cities around the country. It is easy, in light of past experience, to predict … Continue reading →

“Gossip can also kill, because it kills the reputation of the person! It is so terrible to gossip! At first it may seem like a nice thing, even amusing, like enjoying a candy. But in the end, it fills the … Continue reading →

“Conversion is sincere when it reaches your pocket.” — Pope Francis Why did Jesus talk more about money than heaven and hell combined? Because money is the number one obstacle to our relationship with God. Money is not evil in … Continue reading →