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New Name, Same Ministry

“That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” So says Juliet in the Shakespearean…

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Lost and Found: The Search for What Matters

I keep losing my TV remote. I think this is a side effect of: a) having kids, and b) having…

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Living Lives of Joy and Compassion

A while back at a parish function in our diocese, I was approached by a person who knows me fairly…

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Quiet Reflection: Following Mary’s Example in Our Journey With Christ

“[Mary] desired not to make known the secrets she had learned from Christ, but places the things she had read…

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The Best Gift of All

As I get older, I find myself getting more sentimental about things, especially the approaching Christmas season. I find myself…

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Sacred Moments

Lately I’ve been reflecting on all the mundane moments of my life, and how God has been using them to…

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The Gift of Christmas: Embracing Christ’s Light

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy…

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A Season of Hope Amid Global Struggles

This fall, at a parish gathering, I was approached by one of the people who follow my social media offerings.…

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See The Light. Be The Light

Christmas is often referred to as the “Season of Light.” This is evident in our communities when bright lights decorate…

War Should Not Be A Game: The Cruelty of Conflict and the Pursuit of Peace

Do you ever watch Family Feud? Or Jeopardy? Or any other game show where people stand with their hands on…