Pope Francis Goes to Congress

Pope Francis Goes to Congress

View image | gettyimages.com Friends, we’ve just witnessed history on multiple levels.  This was the first time a pope has ever addressed the United States Congress – an historical first.  But perhaps more poignant was Francis’ usage of our own history in...
The Work of Worship

The Work of Worship

  I spent eight days in silence worrying, wondering, and worshiping. The worrying came with me, like a pair of old socks tucked away in my backpack. Not good old socks, warm and cozy. More like stiff old socks that have lost their ability to comfort and yet kept...
Honey, I’m Good, Right Where I Am

Honey, I’m Good, Right Where I Am

So, a slight confession: at pretty much every moment of my waking hours, I have some sort of song stuck in my head. While I’d love to claim that these are pious songs, it’s usually pop songs. And, to be completely honest, the more embarrassing the song, the more...
The Surprising Joy of the Jim Gaffigan Show

The Surprising Joy of the Jim Gaffigan Show

The first comedy CD I ever bought was Jim Gaffigan’s “Doing my time”.  In between the jokes about hot pockets and manatees, there is a joke about a kid pretending to be Pope instead of a baseball player.  I loved it! I remember laughing so hard that I was afraid I was...
Pope is Hope

Pope is Hope

Pope Francis’ visit is upon us, and I have had the pleasure of being in New York during this exciting time where the anticipation is as thick as the humid summer air. A month ago, I became involved with an initiative using the hashtag #GoodIsWinning as a member of the...
The Doubting Life

The Doubting Life

Everything I need is arranged in front me: the books, the notes, the always present blue Bic Atlantis pen. I’ve read the required homework assignments. I’ve thought about the ideas offered to me, I took notes, I was prepared. The hour hand on the clock moves into...