BETWEEN GRIEF AND GLORY

There are moments that change everything - when the world seems to pause and history pivots. Today, as bells toll across Rome and the faithful gather in St. Peter's Square, we experience such a moment.…

THE CROSS WE CAN’T SKIP

On a quiet afternoon at Montclair State University some years ago, I had a profound conversation with a colleague who'd become a dear friend. Though not Catholic herself, she was a faithful, devout Christian whose…

SELFIES AND SONS – A story of coming…

The selfie phenomenon is something I still struggle to understand. Taking pictures of yourself with your smartphone wherever you go and sharing them with the world through social media feels bizarre – even more so…

FULLY AWAKE YET NOT AFRAID

What makes you “fully awake” and “frightened?”  In our hyper-connected world, the list seems endless. Turn on the news, check social media, or simply talk with friends and family – we're bombarded with reasons for…