Every once in a while, I have experiences in ministry when I think, “Well I never would have imagined that happening!” I admit that the experience is rare. There is not a lot that surprises me anymore in this line of work. Though I am relatively young, I still feel like I have seen...
I must admit, the Pope’s visit to the United States last week was awesome. Though I have been happy for the Roman Catholic Church since Pope Francis was elected, last week I realized his witness is good for all Christians. Too often people professing to be Christian make Christians look...
Whenever my family and I travel to familiar places, there are required food-related stops. When we go to San Diego, it is El Indio, Rubios, and In-N-Out. When we go to Delaware, it is Capriotti’s and Rita’s. When we go anywhere South, it is Krispy Kreme, Chick-fil-A, and Waffle...
When I was ordained as a priest, the bishop anointed my hands. The bishop explained to me that my hands would be used by God for the work of ministry. At the time, I thought about various ways my hands might be used – for consecrating the Eucharist, for blessing the people, for baptizing...
