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 […]

Easter is such a glorious day for children. Parents, grandparents, everyone wants to make this day so incredibly wonderful for children. What was Easter like for you as a child? […]

“All that matters is that one is created anew.” Galatians 6:15 There is a strong wind this morning. We say we hear the wind. However, the wind, like God, is […]

“We are cycle people, which means you’ve experienced change, loss and challenge. Your history holds keys for you. You already have the abilities to navigate these anxieties, unknowns and transformations! […]

“From the moment you were born, your death has walked beside you… though it seldom shows its face.” John O’Donohue Most of the time we find it easy to deny […]