“To the Commanding General”

Every year, Eastern Christians fast for the first two weeks of August in anticipation of the…

Empty Vessels

As a member of the class of 2020, packing up the last of my room on…

Blessed the Man Who God Reproves: Hope in The Midst of Coronavirus

Once, on a retreat at Boston College, I had the opportunity to share my faith with…

Finding Faith from Home

It hasn’t been hard to find faith in these unprecedented times. Sure, that faith is often…

Location, Location, Location

It’s amazing what the smell of a particular soap can do to you if you have…

Catholic Obligations

With Lent coming up, I find myself reminded of the many delightful, though disciplining, Christian obligations.…

Reflections from Last Year’s Lenten Season

Walking across the plaza, I am confronted by the crowds. Some are clustered in front of…

Working at God’s Pace

Ours is a culture built on speed: we Americans love our fast cars, fast internet, and…

The Gift of Empathy

In my own experience of life as well as in my coursework in mental health, I…

On The Rule of Faith and Tradition

The early Christians highlighted two sources of authority when arguing against heretical movements. Scripture was obviously…