I’m often posting news about failing school systems, and so I’m delighted to be able to post about one that really works. National Review Online has an interesting article about  the Cristo Rey Network, a group of 24 Catholic schools that serve low-income minority students in 17 states and the Read more
For the last few weeks, I’ve been hanging out with Mary, getting to know her better and better and deepening my relationship with her. I thought we were close before, but now we’re closer than ever. That’s how it is when you spend time with someone, noticing all the little Read more
Hello, Folks! Today, I received the title of my newest book, due for release by Ave Maria Press in Spring 2013. Sounds like a long way off, but from a writing/production standpoint, it’s coming on like a speeding bullet, with deadlines more powerful than a locomotive. The question is, can Read more
I wish I had happier new to post, friends. But the University of Texas study cited in the Newsmax.com (link below) is so alarming that I want to make you aware of it and ask you to help me make others  aware, too. The article describes a study of 1000 Read more
I have a few items of interest for you on this beautiful Friday morning – the second day of the Fortnight for Freedom. Speaking of, here’s the link to a “virtual vigil” for religious freedom, hosted by Catholic Advocate, a non-partisan lay Catholic group that encourages the faithful to be politically Read more
Lately, I’ve been involved in a number of ongoing efforts and conversations regarding community. Basically, we’ve been trying to get at the crux of what community really is and how to live it, and that’s got me yearning to dig deeper into the subject. We hear the word “community” all Read more
With the Fortnight for Freedom initiated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops upon us, I’d like to share with you a bit of inspiration that I discovered. It’s a reflection written by Schoenstatt Father Nicolas Schwizer about being the light of the world. One line in particular Read more