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January 2, 2019

The year the tree fell

That single tree—a tree I had barely noticed before—was apparently such an obstruction between our homes that our paths had barely crossed. Once it was gone, we saw each other almost every day.
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December 31, 2018

A new year, a fresh start

A lot of the typical resolutions have more to do with our exterior than our interior. I’d like to suggest a few resolutions that might improve your spirit and your mind.
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December 28, 2018

Baking cookies, the truth of the moose, carrots for the reindeer, trains, and a Christmas joke (7 Quick Takes)

I can't remember the last time I laughed as much while baking.
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December 27, 2018

Longing for a savior: the world, humanity and Otto

As I was preparing my Christmas homily for my parishes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Thurmont and St. Anthony Shrine in Emmitsburg, I was praying and reflecting on what to preach about, and a recent memory came to mind. As many of you who have read this blog before know very well (as...
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December 21, 2018

Counting down to Christmas in 7 Quick Takes

Christmas is coming, and bit by bit we are getting ready.
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December 21, 2018

Every Advent gives you another chance

God knows we fail and gives us another chance, in Advent and in Confession.
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December 20, 2018

Lay leaders of the 2018 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal honored

In late November, Archbishop William E. Lori welcomed Ralph and Christine Arnold, and Dave and Kristen Kinkopf to his residence for a thank-you dinner in recognition of their service as 2018 Co-Chairs for the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.
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December 16, 2018

Rejoice—even in an imperfect Advent journey

It’s the third week of Advent, and Christmas—which seemed so far off just a few weeks ago—is looming large.
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December 14, 2018

Christmas sweaters and lights, birthday celebrations, sharks, and rice (7 Quick Takes)

We were invited to wear ugly Christmas sweaters to a work meeting, and somehow I realized I didn’t own a Christmas sweater.
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December 10, 2018

Singing for your supper at a Christmas carol-themed party

’Tis the season for Christmas treats, Christmas parties, and Christmas caroling. So why not wrap them all into one delectable, delightful experience?
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December 7, 2018

Gotcha Day, what St. Nicholas brought, and sweet tastes of Christmas (7 Quick Takes)

Nine years ago today we met our older son. The past nine years have been the blink of an eye and yet forever, all at the same time.
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December 5, 2018

Bishops stymied in response to abuse

We all wanted some definitive answers by now. God willing, February and June – the next U.S. bishops meeting – will bring the remedies that victim-survivors of sexual abuse, and the whole church, desperately need. 
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