Focus

My top ten books in spirituality for 2019

Jan 12, 2019

This year I restricted myself to focusing only on books that dealt explicitly with spirituality, notwithstanding some very fine novels and books on social commentary that I read in 2018.
Validating the experience of grief and the struggle with depression

Jan 12, 2019

This reflection is dedicated to my friends who are grieving and my patients who are suffering from depression.
Was this Michigan grandfather on a mission from God?

Jan 12, 2019

Irving “Francis” Houle was a Michigan father of five known for his holy life. He appeared to bear the stigmata, a physical manifestation of the wounds
Our Universal Church

Jan 06, 2019

The Feast of the Epiphany is a perfect time to reflect on a universality of faith.
What do we know about the Magi?

Jan 06, 2019

The Magi’s mission was ordained by God was proved by the divine warning about Herod, the Roman-appointed king of the Jews, who had told the Magi to let him know where this newborn king could be found.
Twelve questions to ask yourself in 2019

Jan 06, 2019

At this time of year, it seems everyone is planning to transform their life by establishing new habits, and as Christians, we often try to do the same in our spiritual lives.
Making John the Baptist’s acquaintance in Advent

Dec 23, 2018

During Advent, Christians remember that John the Baptist introduces Jesus as the Lamb of God.
Advent week four: Christ’s coming in history, mystery and majesty

Dec 23, 2018

As we journey through Advent each year, we encounter a threefold sense of Christ’s coming: in history, in mystery and in majesty.
Vatican urges action and solidarity at COP 24 climate talks

Dec 22, 2018

The Holy See made an urgent call for “ambition, action and true solidarity” at the COP 24 climate talks currently underway in Katowice, Poland.
Advent week three: Answering the call to joy

Dec 16, 2018

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”