Ciao Fratelli and Sorelle, brothers and sisters. Since a good portion of the nation is experiencing some level of the deep freeze that is occurring, I thought I would do my best to warm your heart, especially as we enter the Valentine’s Day weekend. Did
“All has been occupied by Noise—Noise, the grand dynamism, the audible expression of all that is exultant, ruthless, and virile—Noise which alone defends us from silly qualms, despairing scruples, and impossible desires. We will make the whole universe a noise in the end. We have
When we fall in love with someone, we want to know what they’re thinking, their likes and dislikes, and how they feel about particular issues. We do our best to get to know their family and friends, because it helps us get to know the
A few years ago, I was speaking at a women’s conference and a priest preached about the story of the Samaritan woman. Perhaps you have heard this story many times before, or maybe you’re not very familiar with it. Either way, I encourage you open
What is a good life? Having a decent job and relationship? Having reasonable good health, pleasant friends and maybe the occasional vacation? It’s easy to settle for a “good” life, not a great life. Chances are you have come to realize that a “good” life
As Catholics we hear quite a bit about the love of God. We are reminded through the Mass Readings that God is always with us and we need not worry or be afraid. Sometimes, however, when we get back to those challenges of everyday life,
There is a story about my patron and favorite saint, the great female doctor of the Church, Teresa of Avila, and it’s centered on her encouraging her fellow Carmelites after they received the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The story goes that as the sisters would come
