A Grieving Mother of the Church
What did Mary bring to the Upper Room?
The Flames of Pentecost – Which Will I Fan?
This Pentecost we face a stark choice! This Pentecost we can choose to fan into flame the fire of the Spirit. Or we can choose to be consumed by the flames of violence. Such violence is not only in the hearts of others but, if we are honest, these smoldering flames...
We are God’s story… and God’s story-tellers
We are God’s siory… and God’s storytellers!
St. Vincent – Sage or Mentor
“Sage on the Stage” or “Mentor in the Center”
It was in a far off world (25 years ago) close to the dawn of what we call the age of technology. I was sent by St. John’s University to attend a high-level workshop on technology and education.
I went fully expecting to learn about all kinds of new technologies. I did not! But I learned something far more important. Technology was but one part of a larger shift in the way of looking at the role of teachers.

Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!