Recently, thanks to my Old Testament Writings class, I have spent a lot of time reading, meditating on, and writing about the Song of Songs. It is a marvelous book which I highly encourage you to read. In some ways, the Song is a remarkable book to find in the Bible. The Making very little… [Read More]
Learning to Speak Spanish
As I write this blog, I am sitting in the beautiful city of Antigua, Guatemala. I’ve been here in Guatemala for a little over a week. The primary purpose of me coming to this ancient ciudad is to learn Spanish so that in the future I will be able to speak the language of many… [Read More]
Priests Say The Funniest Things!
“Well, the good Lord did invent humor.” I vaguely recall Fr. Mulcahy saying that once on MASH after someone apologized to him for cracking a joke. Fictional TV characters aside, priests are people too. While their primary job is to lead us to Jesus, it’s also okay for priests to be funny. To give… [Read More]
“Most of You Are Probably Called To Marriage”
“Most of You Are Probably Called To Marriage”, said Mark Hart at DCYC 2013. Suddenly, a look of annoyance crossed his face. “Excuse me,” he said, “Some of you are called to marriage. SOME of you, but not all of you.” I remember, at the time, the fact that he went out of his way… [Read More]
The Theology of Womanhood, Eternal
The Glass Ceiling Last Sunday I attended mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Downtown Houston. I was in town for a wedding, and the 11am mass at the Co-Cathedral just happened to work for my day. It turns out that day they were having a beautiful special ceremony to honor the city’s… [Read More]
Discernment As It Should Be
I was born into a wonderful catholic family with two amazing parents and the blessing of four siblings. My parents did a wonderful job in instilling the faith in me, showing me the gift of wonder and awe from a very early age. Looking back on my childhood, there is never a moment where Jesus… [Read More]
Beauty of Truth Podcast – Ep 10 What makes a priest so special?
Ep 10 What makes a priest so special? Questions What makes a priest more special than any other Christians? What qualifies a man do act as Jesus? What’s the difference between a protestant pastor and Catholic priests? Catechetical Moment CCC #1566 Living the Truth How can we support the priesthood? Hosted… [Read More]
A Priest and A Sister Dish on Religious Life
A little over a month ago, I asked you to send in your best questions to local Dominican Sister, Sr. Elizabeth Ann, O.P., of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. There were some great questions (and she gave some great answers, below). But, I thought it would be equally fun to ask… [Read More]
When A Priest Leaves the Church
It happens. Our beloved priest. The priest that said Mass for us that one time. The priest that celebrated your niece’s First Communion. The priest that helped out at my neighbor’s kid’s school. Sometimes, priests leave the priesthood. Sometimes, it is a friendly departure. The priest’s discernment led him to understand his role within the… [Read More]
