This weekend in Indianapolis, tens of thousands of people are gathering for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. As is the case so often, different terms can kind of throw us. We can hear “Congress” and…
ORDINARY & EXTRAORDINARY DIVINE ENCOUNTERS
For those who believe in God, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not believe in God, no explanation is possible. Those words are displayed in the opening of the 1943 film "The…
HEDGING OUR PRAYERS
You've probably heard the phrase "hedging your bets" - when someone takes precautions to limit their disappointment if things don't go as hoped or expected. For instance, if a friend insists that a stock will…
ACCEPTING DEATH?
Just about 11 years ago, in 2013, I started meeting with a Catholic therapist to work through some challenges I was experiencing. Initially, I thought my issues were related to my physical health, but later…
JESUS, DO YOU NOT CARE?
“Do you not care?” Could there ever be four more relatable words to hear in scripture being addressed on the part of humanity to God? The apostles seem dumbfounded and angry that as this…
MIRACLES TODAY
Can you imagine a woman who suffered such tremendous injuries from a car accident caused by a drunk driver, leaving her to be confined to a wheelchair for more than twenty-two years - regaining her…
DRAWING CLOSE TO JESUS – Feast of St.…
Having known your pastor, Father Keith, for well over 30 years now, having met him as a Freshman in college... at one point leaving the Chapel after Daily Mass and each of us thinking the…
YOU HAD ONE JOB
Of the countless hours I've wasted on the internet and had my Attention Deficit Disorder triggered, without a doubt, some of my favorites have come from things that are categorized under the phrase “You had…
PLAYING JESUS VS BEING JESUS
2020 was a year of unprecedented, unexpected things that we all encountered - most of which we probably would like to erase forever from our minds. But a handful of life-changing gifts have reminded me…