Last year I planted scarlet runner beans. I’m not really sure why, as we don’t eat beans very often. But I planted them, and enjoyed the thought of a bountiful … Continued
Is it an age thing? Shakespeare’s Henry V summed it up in his St. Crispin’s speech: “Old men forget … yet all shall be forgot … but (they’ll) remember with … Continued
“Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” These oft-quoted lines … Continued
Hockey headlines this year were nothing short of entertaining. The still somewhat new Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Eastern Conference champions, Florida Panthers, to win the Stanley Cup. The much-watched … Continued
26th Sunday of Ordinary Time Year AFirst Reading: Ez 18:25–28 Second Reading: Phil 2:1–11 Gospel Reading: Mt 21:28–32 Once, when I suggested an old man return to church, he replied, … Continued
In his epistle, St. James warned against the evil of showing partiality (Jas 2:1–13). In the ancient world, the Church likely was the only place where social distinctions did not … Continued
I think it goes without saying that most siblings compare themselves to each other, at least some of the time. While many compare their looks, abilities, talents, and personalities, they … Continued
Cable TV isn’t working. So says Charter Communications, a large U.S. cable TV provider. It mentioned this in a presentation to investors, pointing to cord-cutting and continually increasing monthly subscription … Continued
Recently, I wrote in a column about an active Catholic from France named Jules Rimet, who launched the World Cup of Soccer. It is actually amazing how much influence devout … Continued
Archbishop Miller received the following messages following the death of Archbishop Adam Exner. His Holiness Pope Francis was saddened to learn of the death of Archbishop Emeritus Adam Exner, and … Continued