Working within a secular, state university environment, I've encountered some truly unique and unexpected experiences that have often pushed me to be more flexible and accommodating than I ever thought possible. For instance, during a…
NOT SUCCESSFUL… FAITHFUL
A few years ago, there was a story in the news about a police officer named Officer Nate, who was working an overtime shift when he was directed to respond to an emergency call. The…
INDEPENDENCE, DEPENDENCE & FREEDOM
This past Tuesday, we, as Americans, celebrated our 247th Birthday. July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence that our nation's forefathers had approved of two days earlier was officially adopted, stating they were no longer…
WHOSE FLAG ARE WE FLYING?
“I don’t like that Gospel.” Not surprised that was my Italian Mother’s take on it as we got into the car after Mass this morning while on vacation. I wasn’t surprised. Hearing Jesus say, “Whoever…