Tag Archives: Evangelization

Walking the Road to God

Posted on September 16, 2017 by

A kind reader sent me a book called Walking the Road to God that I had had on my wish list. The author, Father Lawrence Carney, went to the same seminary as me, a year ahead of me. I remember … Continue reading →

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Eucharistic Congresses

Posted on March 8, 2017 by

For those who have ever been to a Eucharistic Congress: What are some of the things that you thought were successful and made it a beautiful and holy event? What are some of the things that you thought were unsuccessful … Continue reading →

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Classical Education

Posted on February 13, 2017 by

A friend sent me this homily – apparently preached yesterday (I guess they keep the poinsettias out till they die!?). This is an excellent explanation of the benefits of and need for classical education in our Catholic schools. As my … Continue reading →

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Vestments Arrived

Posted on January 19, 2017 by

The vestments that many of you helped me purchase have just arrived – a day early, and in any case, much faster than I ever expected! I will bless them soon. I will be able to use the green one … Continue reading →

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In Time for Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

My saturno arrived today — much quicker than expected. This will do nicely. 

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Saturno – Another Priest Christmas Gift Idea

Posted on December 12, 2016 by

I’ve never really been much of a hat-wearer, but I do enjoy the wonderful variety of hats in the Church. Recently, it seems, a particular style of hat has been in the news: the Saturno (so-called because it resembles the planet … Continue reading →

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Now Available – Bilingual Catechism

Posted on November 26, 2016 by

I am pleased to announce the release of a resource I developed several years ago, now to a wider market. It is a basic bilingual catechism (Spanish/English). This resource meets a pastoral need that I have encountered over and over again: … Continue reading →

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Norcia

Posted on November 1, 2016 by

No doubt, by now, you have heard the news about the damage done in the idyllic central Italian town of Norcia by the recent earthquakes. At first there was only damage but not total destruction… but then there were more … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Sarah Again Addresses Ad Orientem Worship

Posted on October 5, 2016 by

I would like to call your attention to Sandro Magister’s latest column, in which he presents the upcoming book of Cardinal Robert Sarah. In particular, the excellent Cardinal again speaks about “ad orientem” worship. I quote: “FACING EAST” (par. 254) … Continue reading →

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Follow Your Conscience?

Posted on April 13, 2016 by

I do not wish to engage in arguments about the Holy Father’s latest document, the Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Lætitia. Plenty of others have already done so and surely will continue to do so. My main concern, as a pastor, is that … Continue reading →

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The Post-Synodal Exhortation

Posted on March 18, 2016 by

Many are waiting with baited breath to see how Pope Francis will address the issues of the last two Synods on the Family in his post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation, due to be released any time now (some reports say tomorrow, some … Continue reading →

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Good Press

Posted on September 26, 2015 by

The Birmingham News posted a nice article about the new St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Learning Center at Holy Rosary Parish. Click below to see it: It was providential that the Center was dedicated just as Pope Francis was coming to our country. … Continue reading →

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