If you’re anything like me, then it’s safe to assume that you joined over 100 million Americans on Sunday to watch the Super Bowl, the championship game for the National Football League. Whether you were fortunate enough to be
When I was growing up, I was the oldest of three siblings. Sibling rivalry was certainly no stranger in my family. My sister was different than me and we were both different from our brother. We each had our
A few years ago, I attended a hospital leadership retreat with the other managers, directors, and administrators of the hospital I served. If you’ve been to one of these retreats, then you’re familiar with the format. Often there is some
Believe it or not, my first job was not as Rector at St. John the Baptist. In fact, I’ve had many jobs, beginning when I was 14 years old. My first job was as an office clerk at my
It’s funny how some distance makes everything seem smallAnd the fears that once controlled me can’t get to me at allIt’s time to see what I can doTo test the limits and break throughNo right, no wrong, no rules for
By the time you are reading this, you likely already know that Pope Benedict XVI died last week at the age of 95. Benedict was the spiritual leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Roman Catholics until he resigned the
Ever since I was a child, I was fascinated with the liturgies of the Church. This was especially true on the major feast days. Much to my parents’ chagrin, I always insisted on trying to attend the “high masses”
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, my thoughts frequently drift toward Mary, the mother of Jesus. There are a number of Marian feasts that take place during the month of December, and Christmas Day was the day that
About a week ago, I awoke with a tickle in the back of my throat. It didn’t feel like much and I suspected it was seasonal allergies or something like that. Because I was planning to come to the
When Thanksgiving is over, and Advent begins, Christmas trees start to go up, Christmas lights begin to twinkle, carols are played on the radio and in stores, and it seems like everyone is oh so joyful! Except, what if