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December 2014

December 19, 2014

Which “Master” Am I Serving? – Sweet Tweets for 12/19/14

In his tweet for this week, Pope Francis sent a message that is helpful to...

December 01, 2014

Scott and Kimberly Hahn Invite You into Their Home for a Live Webinar

Did you ever dream about having a peek inside the home of noted author Dr....

November 2014

November 04, 2014

Why You Should Buy Me a Cow for Christmas!

I'm constantly amazed by how well our friends at Catholic Relief Services help and support...

November 04, 2014

Fr. Barron Offers Free Daily Bilingual Advent Reflections

This is great news for all of us: Each day, from November 30 until Christmas Eve (December...

December 2013

December 18, 2013

Win and Give the Gift of Beautiful Catholic Music

The Missouri-based contemplative nuns Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles were named Billboard magazine’s Classical...

December 16, 2013

Evangelii Gaudium – A Tardy Update

I wanted to offer a procrastinator's apology for the obvious drop off of my...

December 08, 2013

Evangelii Gaudium Days 6, 7, & 8: The Catch Up Edition

Today, I continue my reflections upon Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, The Joy of...

December 05, 2013

Evangelii Gaudium Day Five: PASTORAL ACTIVITY AND CONVERSION

Today, I continue my reflections upon Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, The Joy of...

December 04, 2013

Evangelii Gaudium Day Four: THE CHURCH’S MISSIONARY TRANSFORMATION

Today, I continue my reflections upon Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, The Joy of...

December 02, 2013

Evangelii Gaudium Day Two: THE DELIGHTFUL AND COMFORTING JOY OF EVANGELIZING

Today, I continue my reflections upon Pope Francis' Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, The Joy of...

December 01, 2013

Evangelii Gaudium Day One: A JOY EVER NEW, A JOY WHICH IS SHARED

Happy New Year! If you’re Catholic and you’re reading this, my greeting makes sense as...

December 16, 2012

Can There Possibly Be Joy amidst the Pain?

Today is a challenge. We crowd into our churches to celebrate the Mass. We light...

December 11, 2012

How Sweet It Is!

Let me introduce my friends here to one of the most precious joys of my...

December 10, 2012

On Blindness: Anderson Cooper & Me

Occasionally, a weird thing happens to bloggers. We surround ourselves with words day in a...

December 07, 2012

Christmas Cheer: Do You Save It for the Season?

This morning, I sat watching this video from my friend Father Roderick Vonhögen of SQPN.com...

December 04, 2012

The History of the Advent Wreath — Or At Least One Version…

We are only less than halfway into the first week of the season of Advent...

December 03, 2012

Are Peace and Advent Incompatible?

As I was praying with my Advent wreath this morning, it occurred to me first...

December 01, 2012

On Being “Ready” for Advent

Tonight, I am experiencing an odd experience -- incredible anticipation for the start of the...

November 2012

November 30, 2012

Random Thoughts on a Rainy Friday

True confessions time: rain depresses me. Actually, "depresses" is not really the right word --...

November 25, 2012

O Radiant Dawn Giveaway – Comment to Enter

As you read this, I'm driving home from my Thanksgiving vacation. Even though I'm pre-posting...

November 08, 2012

Advent? Already?! Join Me for a Free Webinar Today & Be Ready

I know, you see this headline and you think, "Advent already?! Seriously, it's only November...