This October there will be a world-wide symposium of Catholic bishops to discuss the topic of the New Evangelization. I’m all in favor of evangelization, new or old. But the word “evangelization” is one of those words that makes me glaze over. It sounds too intimidating—something for the experts but...
As I write this I am still grieving the death of my dad who passed away on April 18. I have thought much about God’s many mercies during a difficult time and I wanted to share a few with you all.
How great are the sacraments! We arranged for a priest to visit my dad before he died. Even though dad was...
It’s a sunny day here in late-winter Michigan. The water from yesterday’s rainfall had formed a little lake in the street outside my house. Time to clean out the city storm sewer drain of all the winter debris, most accurately described as “gunk,” which is blocking the water from the drain. It’s...
When’s the last time you ransomed the captive or counseled the doubtful? No, they’re not high on my to-do list either. But I was recently challenged by the fact that they are high on Jesus’ to-do list for us and for the Church.
I had to make a lengthy drive recently and decided to pass the time by...
This morning I will be attending a ceremony for the consecration of a virgin living out her vocation in society today. It’s a special event for me because I am approaching my 20th anniversary of being a consecrated virgin. It’s a vocation that is not well known, yet it is the most ancient form of...
