Holy Week and Easter is one of my favorite times in the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar. From traditions like washing the feet of 12 parishioners during the Holy Thursday Mass, to walking the Stations of the Cross, to the solemnity of the Good Friday service, there is something about the familiarity of the rituals, old… Continue reading »
Jan
22
Hope vs. Optimism
So I’m writing today because I have writer’s block for a talk I’m writing and I thought this might be a more creative way to get out my ideas than in an outline. Here, my ideas can just flow out in whatever form they want to. So here goes… Hope and Optimism What is the… Continue reading »
Nov
16
Suffering and Goodness vs. Free Will
OK, so it’s been a long time since I’ve written a real post…something with substance and thoughtfulness. I guess I don’t write that often because a lot of it would be too personal to post here (that’s what journals are for!). But that’s no excuse…there’s plenty to write about, it just takes some effort on… Continue reading »
Sep
03
Love is Here
This is my new favorite music video. Even in its simplicity it somehow still speaks volumes to me. Enjoy! The lead singer, Mike, is awesome by the way! I saw him at an artist talk-back at Creation Fest. He’s all about ministry in terms of quality, not quantity. I liked what he had to say… Continue reading »

