Here we are in the first week of November. And once again, we've just gone through that annual ritual that somehow manages to annoy just about everybody: changing the clocks. Every year, people debate whether…
TODAY YOU… TOMORROW ME
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 -…
WHO TO BELIEVE
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…
BE A SAINT
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…
SHIA LEBEOUF & FOLLOWING JESUS
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…
DINNER PARTY ETIQUETTE
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…
STRIVE
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."…
TAKE A STAND
One of the most-talked about Television series of 2022 is the streaming service Paramount-Plus’ “The Offer.” This 10-episode show is a biographical drama that traces the development of “The Godfather,” which has been named one…
DONT IGNORE THE WARNING
A couple of weeks I did one of the stupidest things I could have done (at least in recent memory...) I’m still embarrassed about it and thankful to God for His protection and providence. I…