The last few years have been tumultuous in many ways – COVID, war, shortages of people and supplies in many fields, political upheaval,...

From Safari, Several years ago, while on sabbatical in Australia, I joined 11 other people from across the world and a guide to spend 3...

Every so often, questions arise about what the Church offers pastorally for those who are seriously ill and perhaps approaching death....

From Safari….. The hazy, lazy days of summer will be at the midpoint as we celebrate the Fourth of July this week. With parades, picnics,...

This column is about mental health. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or a mental health crisis, or want to assist someone else...

From Safari….. Happy Father’s Day! I am grateful for the example of my dad, as he taught through his actions the importance of being...

When I was ordained, I followed the custom of choosing a Scripture verse for the invitations that is also chosen as a sort of theme for...

As I write there are four Eucharistic Pilgrimages crossing the country, heading to Indianapolis for the Eucharistic Congress in mid-July....

Pentecost marks the end of our 50-day Easter season. Hopefully, the alleluias resounded through you throughout this Easter season. In...

“I go to prepare a place for you, then I will come back again to take you with me, so that where I am, you also may be.” Those words of...

From Safari…… My seminary classmates and I spent a semester of study in Israel. Our home base was in Ein Karem, a suburb of Jerusalem. It...

You have perhaps seen devotional artwork showing Mary contemplating the Eucharist as we might today in Eucharistic adoration, such as the...

From safari….. We are an Easter People and Alleluia is our song. We are half way through the Easter Season. Unlike Advent and Lent, no...

You Are Appreciated and Loved “Christ is alive and he loves you with an infinite love … you are the artisans of the future.” Pope Francis...

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Today concludes the Easter Octave, an eight day celebration, since expressing the joy of the amazing...

“Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!” The lyrics no doubt prompt the tune in your memory. It’s easy to sing, but do we believe that...

From Safari…. The finish line is in sight; Easter is next Sunday. Today is Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, quite a mouthful....

From Safari….. Today is Laetare Sunday, the midpoint of Lent. Laetare means “rejoice.” The entrance antiphon in the Missal reads,...

“What are we to do, my brothers?” That question comes from the very first day of the Church’s ministry to the world on Pentecost. Hearing...

Alex Honnold embarks on an epic quest of unclimbed walls in one of the most remote corners of Greenland. Honnold has always dreamed of...