There is an anecdote told about President Franklin D. Roosevelt.  It is said that FDR, known for his infectious smile and dynamic personality, grew weary of the predictable small talk he would experience during White…

Bishop Robert Barron is the Catholic shepherd of a small diocese in Minnesota, a place many might struggle to locate on a map.  Yet, he is recognized internationally and respected both within and outside the…

When you hear the names Thomas Edison and Sylvester Stallone, it may be hard to imagine what they might have in common.  Maybe we could find a general thread like "They're both famous people." But…

On first reading, this Gospel can sound really appealing.  I'm not sure if it's the Italian in me, having experienced my share of being bullied in life or just getting aggravated when it seems some…

Catholics and the Catholic Church are not immune from criticism.  Even though our Church was founded by Jesus Christ, that Jesus is real and present in all of the Sacraments, especially in His Body, Blood,…

From Elementary School through Seminary, one thing remained constant: academics were always a struggle for me.  With learning disabilities, including Attention Deficit Disorder, studying, completing assignments, and performing well on tests were significant challenges.  The…

September 11th—just hearing that date evokes a myriad of emotions and memories. For me, living just 15 miles from the World Trade Center, those buildings that opened the year I was born, that day remains…

"Extraordinary kindness," "Unmatched Generosity," "Above and Beyond." Seeing and hearing those terms can cause the most cynical individual to stop scrolling and click on the story, if for no other reason than to decide if…