Psalm 1 and the Eucharist – A Meaningful Message for Today’s Catholic Man
In early June, I was able to receive the Eucharist for the first time since the pandemic closed Catholic churches all over the country. It was a very moving experience for me to say the least. It made me appreciate what it means to be a blessed believing Catholic man […]
The Women Behind the Man: Motherhood and Proverbs 31 Women
“Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” (Proverbs 31:29) Over the time of the pandemic I have been shown time and time again the power of grace working in the hearts of the ordinary saints around me. The love we have shown one another during this difficult […]
The Sorrow of Separation and the Hope of Easter
And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down upon the ground. (Luke 22:44) And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, la’ma sabach’-tha’ni?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken […]
Pandemics and Perspectives
The other day I went for a walk around my neighborhood. The temperature was up, the sun was shining, and the scent of spring was in the air. With all the closings and panic buying and social distancing that had been happening lately, I was ready for a little break […]