I find myself shaking my head when I see people talk about Halloween being a pagan holiday. I mean, think about it for just a few moments. Halloween. Anglicized version of “All Hallows’ Eve.” Evening of All Hallows. Evening of … Continue reading
“Okay, Friar Tuck, this is perfect. Don’t move.” This past weekend, I went to a Renaissance Faire with my family. I went in full habit, the black cappa and my white habit. I have been gunshy to write about this … Continue reading
Together we’re Giant. World Series fever has hit the City. Following their recent success in 2010 and 2012, the San Francisco Giants are once again knocking on the door of a world championship and the excitement is palpable. The City … Continue reading
Guest post by Simon C. Berry Mozart Requiem: Sunday, November 2, 2014, 11:30 am. The doubts and intrigues that surround the composition of Mozart’s Requiem have ensured lively debate and writings since the year of his death. The situation is … Continue reading
A few weeks back, I got the following reflection on my Facebook feed. Fr. Mike Schmitz is the director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Diocese of Duluth and the chaplain for Newman Catholic Campus Ministry at the University … Continue reading
Last Monday, I enjoyed the culmination of Fleet Week with a tour of the USS America. Freshly commissioned on Saturday, the boat was abuzz with folks viewing the inner workings and cutting-edge technology of the newest addition to the fleet. … Continue reading
On September 19-21, the Young Adults had many, many members go to Yosemite. Thank you, Kevin, for your reflection about your trip. Flash back one year. I had been in the city for only two months and recently joined … Continue reading
“So uh, we’re gonna go see the rest of Universal,” my friend said to me. “Were you planning on staying in Diagon Alley?” You should have seen the look in her eyes. It was adorable, really, seeing if I wanted … Continue reading
Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and elders of the people in parables, saying, “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son. He dispatched his servants to … Continue reading
On September 19-21, the Young Adults had many, many members go to Yosemite. Thank you, Maggie, for your reflection about your trip. The Young Adults Group at St. Dominic’s organizes a great weekend every year for the 20-30’s of … Continue reading
