Fall is easily my favorite time of year. Fall is sweatshirts and football and apple cider. It’s chili cook-offs and cool nights and trees that look like they’re on fire. […]
Why do we have to confess our sins to a Priest?
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is a great gift of God’s compassion and mercy, who alone can forgive sins. Jesus entrusted the power to forgive sins to the Church. He said, […]
Remembering God in the Good Times
We all have those relationships that don’t need much attention but still manage to thrive. Relationships about which we say, “We just pick right up where we left off no […]
The liturgical year: A journey with Jesus
There probably aren’t many people who wish you Happy New Year in November! But sometimes the last Sunday of November actually is the beginning of the new year in the […]
My Favorite Holiday
Holidays are subjective. My wife and kids say Christmas is their favorite holiday. My sister-in-law is crazy about Halloween. My other sister-in-law gets defensive if anyone claims there’s a holiday […]