Stars and Meteors, Praise God!
Stars and meteors make the sky fascinating and gorgeous. They are another reason our Earth home is so precious, and we are privileged to be alive.
Priests: Ordained to Be Other Christs
Chances are, among people who have taken care of your needs are a few priests. Like Jesus, they pray for you, provide the Eucharist, teach and counsel you. This past Sunday I was honored to be present to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of them, Father Tom Weber. The banquet hall at Brennan’s was […]
Sister Mary Aloysia, Founder of SNDs
As requested, here is a biography of Sister Mary Aloysia, the teacher who founded the Sisters of Notre Dame and came to Cleveland.
Key to Peace: Deal with Stress
Loving others as we love ourselves presumes we love ourselves. Coping with stress is self-care, for it promotes health.
God and Women
God has a heart for women. Jesus disregarded Jewish laws and customs to minister to them. Risen, he first appeared to women.
US SNDs’ July 4 Anniversary
The first Sisters of Notre Dame landed in New York 150 years ago on July 4. Last week we celebrated in grand style.
Symbols at Mass
The Eucharist is full of symbolic words and actions. Knowing about them makes the Mass more meaningful.
Crucifixes and Crosses
A crucifix is there at each celebration of the Eucharist. This is because at Mass the sacrifice of Jesus on Calvary is re-presented for us.
St. Cabrini: An Amazing American Citizen
Mother Cabrini was a powerhouse for good despite her small frame and poor health. She founded schools, orphanages, and hospitals all over the United States, in Europe, and Central and Southern America.
The Greatest Love: The Sacred Heart
This week I aim to finish writing a book for a publisher by Friday. Therefore to save time and since it’s June again, I’m reprising (mostly)a previous post about the Sacred Heart. Last week I spoke to catechetical leaders in our diocese about the love of Christ. I wanted a statue of the Sacred Heart […]