In my last column I reflected on the meaning of an authentic Christian memorial. The early church adopted the belief that commemorating God’s life-giving actions in history involves an active re-presentation of those same events […]
Each of the Holy Cross congregations, founded by Father Basil Moreau, is known for its expression of hospitality. People often comment on how welcoming the religious of this community are, and that they feel at […]
Groucho Marx said it best, “I would never belong to a club that would have a person like me as a member.” I used to think I was alone in feeling out of place. From […]
Belief that the Mass is heaven on earth comes from what St. John recorded in the Book of Revelation. In his vision of the heavenly liturgy, angels and saints sing the constant praises of God […]
It would be so much cooler if this story took place in say, Saks Fifth Avenue or even the Gap, but it is with a touch of chagrin that I admit I was shopping for […]
Those of us old enough to remember Rodney Dangerfield will recall one of his classic statements: “I don’t get no respect.” Like Rodney, I feel that the virtue of respect is a fading one, especially […]
Many years ago the Sisters of Mercy used the question “Do you have a call waiting?” as a theme for a marketing campaign to recruit members for their religious congregation. The fact of the matter […]
As a child, I was often either late arriving for dinner or missing in action. In most instances I was playing with friends outside of shouting distance from the house. Completely absorbed in whatever we […]
In my last column I made the observation that each time we celebrate Mass we fulfill Jesus’ instruction to “do this in memory of me,” which He gave to His disciples on Holy Thursday night. […]
May is traditionally dedicated to Mary, the mother of Jesus. Besides honoring her in May, we also single out and thank our own mothers for Mother’s Day. It is a good time to reflect on […]
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