Many years ago, I learned a custom from my spiritual advisor about saints and feast days. Fr. Jonathan taught me that, on their feast days, the saints like to give gifts, since they aren’t in need of any themselves. And so, on the feasts of our Mother Mary, and all Read more
Yes, friends. It’s been quiet on this blog lately. Not that I haven’t been busy, of course. I’ve just been busy with things that have kept me away from the blogosphere. I’m back now, filled with new ideas and ready to share them (not all at once, don’t worry). I’d Read more
You may remember the controversy several weeks back regarding a comment made by fast food chain Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy stating that his company upholds traditional Biblical values, including closing on Sundays and standing for traditional marriage. Even though the comment appeared in a private interview with  the Baptist Press, Read more
My friend and colleague, Donna Marie Cooper O-Boyle, has launched a terrific site for the Year of Faith: “Catholic Moms Talk.” I’m flattered to have been invited into the lineup of wonderful, inspiring writers. My first post runs today, and I invite you to check back often for new posts, Read more
Scanning the various media outlets, it seems as though the bad news outnumbers the good! So, I decided that we all could use a proverbial shot in the arm to lift our spirits and  get us thinking, feeling, and acting positively again. I’ve chosen ten quotes about hope (real, Christian Read more
Have you ever been on the highway with God? I’ll be you have, but just didn’t realize it. Listen to how I found God on the highway by clicking here.
Hi, friends. Please join Brian Patrick and I on Sacred Heart Radio’s Son Rise Morning Show tomorrow, Wednesday, October 10, as we chat about “Ten Ways to Celebrate the Year of Faith.” You can listen live or catch the podcast later at the link below. http://www.sacredheartradio.com/