Irenaeus Frederic Baraga was born on June 29, 1797 in Mala Vas in what is today Slovenia. His parents, John and Maria, died when Frederic was very… Read more “Sanctity in America: Ven. Frederic Baraga”

I sometimes think of myself as a “Jim Fixx Catholic.” Does anyone remember Jim Fixx?  Fixx was a man of 36, overweight at 214 pounds, who smoked… Read more “A Jim Fixx Catholic”

Today, January 17, is the Memorial of St. Anthony the Great, the desert father who inspired so many with his wisdom and asceticism. St. Anthony was born… Read more “St. Anthony the Great”

Many years ago, my good friend, Br. Andre Mathieu, CP (who is my oldest daughter’s godfather), and I visited the sites in Atlanta, GA related to Dr.… Read more “The Yearning for Freedom”

Today is the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time. The first reading, Isaiah 49:3, 5-6, speaks of God raising up Israel as His servant.  “I will give you… Read more ““I have seen and have borne witness…””

My latest for the Knoxville News Sentinel: By the time you’re reading these words, it’s likely most of your New Year’s resolutions have made their way to the… Read more “Commit to Smaller Graces and Let God Handle the Big Ones”

The picture above is “The Ordination of Saint Hilary” from a 14th century manuscript. Today, January 13, is the Memorial of St. Hilary of Poitiers, the “Hammer… Read more “St. Hilary of Poitiers”

I’m sick, so I’m not going to spend a lot of time today.  I do want you to know that the next Bridge Ministry Day is Saturday,… Read more “Bridge Ministry”

To those for whom Jesus Christ no longer suffices as a credible Lord and Messiah, John Pavlovitz offers up Barack Obama: http://johnpavlovitz.com/2016/06/23/thanks-obama/ Seriously, I get the “No… Read more “Thanks, Obama?”

Mary Virginia Merrick was born on November 2, 1866 in Washington, DC.  Her father, Richard, was a prominent attorney and a founder of Georgetown University Law Center.… Read more “Sanctity in America: Servant of God Mary Virginia Merrick”