This is one of the most frustrating Gospels to encounter.  It’s so frustrating to picture these 10 people having leprosy.  10 people have this life-threatening, debilitating, highly contagious illness.  These 10 have been separated from…

Of all of Jesus’ parables and different passages in the Gospels, today’s is one that probably hasn’t been a personal favorite. And I can trace it all back to third grade CCD class as it…

What would you do? is a documentary, hidden camera, reality show that airs periodically on ABC since 2008.   The show presents different scenarios and monitors how people react or respond to different issues, like -…

Why are we experiencing more polarization, more division, than perhaps at any time in our collective memories?  If you just did a quick google search, (or possibly to prove my point even more immediately, if…

Do you think you can become a Saint?  When we think of a Saint, for the most part, we have these extraordinary biographies, statued or stained glass images that come to mind that they can…

In recent weeks, there’s been a lot of talk in both regular news & entertainment sources as well as Catholic sites about a Hollywood actor by the name of Shia LeBeouf.  Being only in his…

Wednesday Night I was trying to be a good, responsible, diligent priest.  I had gone back to reading through this Gospel passage, had some biblical commentaries out, and was making some notes and such when…

Back in December of 2005, New York City Firefighter Matt Long was assigned as the fitness instructor at Randalls Island, the place where new recruits (probies) are trained to become one of New York’s "Bravest."…