The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy The Death of Ivan Ilyich by Leo Tolstoy is a book everyone—even non-Catholics—should read. Tolstoy had a way of cutting right to the heart of human matters. […]
Back in 2012 when the updated English translation of the mass was implemented, I was struck by the language used: it felt much more fantastical. Where previously, when the priest spoke the words of initiation, […]
Matthew 13:44-52 Are you willing to give it all up? I heard a priest the other day say, “you never see a U-Haul truck in a cemetery”. He had a good point. You can’t take […]
What comes to mind when you think about spending time with Jesus? Let me be a little more clear. I am not talking about getting on your knees to pray before going to sleep. Spending […]
Mt 13:24-43 “Andy, … no te preocupes.” [literal translation: “Don’t worry yourself.”] Simple. Essentially two words, “don’t worry”. I should be able to handle that… right? Well maybe not. If you really know me you […]
Sometimes we are in such a rush each week that we are hardly prepared to hear God’s Word when we come to Mass, let alone to fully digest the homily while wrangling a pre-schooler or […]
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