We are saddened to hear the news that Jeff Brennan has died. What a good and faithful disciple. Our condolences go out to his family, especially his children Michael Brennan, […]

We live in a time of crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic. The world as we have known it has stopped. In 1987, the rock band R.E.M. released the hit song, It’s […]

My Uncle Jim loved the catholic church and everything about it. He lived a hard life and was alone in his last years. When he was diagnosed with cancer, my […]

Traditionally, priests recall two anniversary dates: the date of their ordination and the following day in which they celebrate their first mass. My “dates” are April 19 and April 20. […]

Eucharist is the presence of God calling us to presence. Presence is more than attention. It is self-gift and relational. Each person’s experiences are complex and transforming. Imagine then the […]

A few months ago, I visited young Andy Werner (St. Andy) who was very ill at Christiana hospital. To safeguard Andy, I was given a medical face mask. Now, as […]

As priests, we meet people at some of the most significant times of their lives. Baptism, first communions, weddings, are all joyful, memorable events. But there are also difficult meeting […]