Have you ever planted time bombs in people?

Early on in my priesthood, I participated is something called Liturgy camp. It was a program designed to teach high school kids some of the basics about liturgy and liturgical planning. There was a lunch conversation where I playfully threw a little tidbit out there,...

Pastor’s Pen – October 27, 2013

On the national level… The diocesan arch/bishops approved the establishment of a national collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. This special collection is not an annual collection; it will take place every three years. With the funds raised from...

Are you a leaner?

(Sing) Lean on me, when you’re not strong, and I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on. For it won’t be long, ‘til I’m gonna need somebody to lean on… That song, by Bill Withers, captures something that is important, I think, in our spiritual journey. There are...