Hero to Zero – That’s probably how Simon Peter had to feel. And I mean almost literally in the span of a few minutes. The Church divides this Gospel from the passage we heard last…
WHAT IS LOVE?
I first received the book Chicken Soup for the Soul - back in 1995 as a gift when I was graduating college and preparing to enter the seminary. The book of inspirational short stories that…
WHO YOU ARE
A few years ago there was a film that was pretty fascinating, caught people’s attention, and became a bit of a sensation – not so much for the storyline, which frankly wasn’t that riveting –…
GOING BACK
In the last few weeks, some friends of mine have been posting pictures of themselves online returning to the places where they went to college - but this time with their children who are visiting…
BELIEVE
Being the youngest of three brothers, I’m still prone to sibling pressure. It was a few years ago that my brother Craig was very insistent that I needed to watch this television show that he…
DARE
Working at Montclair State University as the Catholic University Chaplain continues to be a very unique experience. Not the least of which is encountering, getting to know, and working with people of every religion -…
GOD IS GUILTY?
No doubt more than at any other time of the year, you will find a lot of media interest focusing on Jesus Christ. Editors of news sources whether print or virtual as well as television…
WHATS THE BIG DEAL
Was someone to offer me $10,000 if I were to answer the question “who were the nominees for Best Actress in last week’s Academy Awards?” or to name the films that were in competition for…
LET “IT” GO
In recent years, a greater number of parents than perhaps at any other time prior would agree that one of the biggest contributors to their stress, biggest threats to their sanity comes from one source. …









