My mother, both of her sisters, and their mother all had breast cancer. My Aunt Emma Jean is the...
Before proceeding, let me clarify the purpose of this reflection. Daycare in a time of genuine...
The very fact that we are called upon to reflect on the familiar page of the Gospel (Matthew 17:1-9) describing the Transfiguration, should prompt us to reflect on OUR Transfiguration as the Body of Christ meant to glow...
Nearly four years have passed since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and eight since the annexation of Crimea. Every war is inseparably linked to unimaginable suffering, death and wounds that reach far beyond...
Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving are the key practices of Lent. These themes are reflected in the Gospel of St. John. Although these are not directly outlined in John’s Gospel as teachings, they point to examples that...
Recently, in discussing our culture’s need to recover common sense, I explained how past generations found wisdom by seeking genuine truth. Among my examples was one from ancient Greek philosopher...
One of the keys to a happier, fuller life is learning how to live with the “thorn in your flesh,” for we all have at least one. Frankly, as a psychotherapist I have found we all carry many. It has astonished me...
My recent essay answered the question, “What Happened to Common Sense,” by explaining that our culture has abandoned the traditional belief that truth exists outside us and must be pursued rather than...
We have now received the blessings of waiting for the Christ child, the miracle of His holy birth, and the arrival of the Magi. It’s hard to believe we are almost ready for our walk toward Calvary and the stone rolling...
I have never been an enthusiastic fan of animals or even pets, outside of a large zoo or menagerie. My only experiences with them was my many years of staying with my Aunt Mal, short for Mary Louise, in her small summer...
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