Last October, Pope Francis surprised many with his announcement calling for an Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on topics related to the family and evangelization. This will only be the third time the bishops have had such … Continue reading
Not too long ago, a member of my family was in the hospital for a routine surgery. One of those procedures that many go through, and their lives are the better for it. Anyway, I was asked to spend a … Continue reading
From the Instruction of the Liturgy of the Hours: “To the different hours of the day the liturgy of the hours extends the praise and thanksgiving, the memorial of the mysteries of salvation, the petitions and the foretaste of heavenly … Continue reading
This weekend, Pastor Emeritus Fr. Martin Walsh, O.P., will preach about the current situation for Christians in Iraq. As the director of the Western Dominican Mission Foundation, he is uniquely connected with the work of our Dominican Sisters in the … Continue reading
Ever since this post, many parishioners have been asking for an update regarding the Tuscany Prize. When is the book going to be released? When will you do a dramatic reading? Or my personal favorite, “Can I please have a free, signed copy of … Continue reading
When I was in hospital ministry, there was a Catholic seminarian on my team, and another woman who was studying to be a Lutheran pastor. The seminarian and I were debating over whether or not a particular saint was celebrated … Continue reading
Today we celebrate the Exaltation of the Cross. Historically, this feast commemorates the moment when St. Helena discovered the True Cross on which Christ died. After the death and resurrection of Christ, authorities in Jerusalem made efforts to obscure the … Continue reading
If I hadn’t met a few special people at Stanford three years ago, I probably wouldn’t be Catholic now. I had great appreciation for choral liturgy drawn from many years in a boychoir, and I had a deep respect for … Continue reading
It is perfectly conceivable that there is someone, somewhere, at prayer right now. But what if at, around five o’clock in the evening in every timezone, people are praying the same exact psalms? This is another reason why I find … Continue reading
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults begins on September 9, at 7:00 in the parish hall. Last year, when the process began, I saw upwards to 80 people present, with Scott and Fr. Michael at the helm of this impressive … Continue reading
