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Aiding the Church Through Lectoring at Mass
When I was little, I remember noticing certain people during Mass and wondering why they were allowed to do the “special jobs.” A teenager carried the cross and wore a...
Aiding the Church Through Lectoring at Mass
When I was little, I remember noticing certain people during Mass and wondering why they were allowed to do the “special jobs.” A teenager carried the cross and wore a...

Reflections on Priestly Discernment from a Marr...
On the topic of vocational discernment, I heard a priest once quip, “Everyone’s discerning, but no one’s deciding.” As a former seminarian who is now married, I know what he...
Reflections on Priestly Discernment from a Marr...
On the topic of vocational discernment, I heard a priest once quip, “Everyone’s discerning, but no one’s deciding.” As a former seminarian who is now married, I know what he...

The “Teresa” Effect
To grow in prayer, we need masters of the spiritual life to guide us. The masters of prayer are the saints. When we investigate the lives of the saints, often...
The “Teresa” Effect
To grow in prayer, we need masters of the spiritual life to guide us. The masters of prayer are the saints. When we investigate the lives of the saints, often...

Our Desperate Need for Forgiveness
I started bullying Chris sometime in the 5th or 6th grade. I don’t remember exactly what year it was, but I know it was around then because that’s when we...
Our Desperate Need for Forgiveness
I started bullying Chris sometime in the 5th or 6th grade. I don’t remember exactly what year it was, but I know it was around then because that’s when we...

A Baby is Born: A Man’s First Christmas as Dad
Parenthood and family life are the crux of society. One of the few things that every human being shares with every other human being is that we all have a...
A Baby is Born: A Man’s First Christmas as Dad
Parenthood and family life are the crux of society. One of the few things that every human being shares with every other human being is that we all have a...

The Fruits of the Holy Spirit in a Time of Covi...
During these times of the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, we can easily feel a myriad of emotions. The stress of these challenging times can affect our mental health and...
The Fruits of the Holy Spirit in a Time of Covi...
During these times of the COVID-19 pandemic and social unrest, we can easily feel a myriad of emotions. The stress of these challenging times can affect our mental health and...