White Martyrdom

White Martyrdom

It’s not worth living for something that you wouldn’t die for. One of the strongest testimonies a person can give is to freely offer up their life for something or someone. It naturally makes an impact when we hear the stories of men and women that have given their...
Seminarian and a Microsoft Building

Seminarian and a Microsoft Building

I spent my first 2 years of seminary in Dublin, Ireland. The seminary was just south of the city and being four stories tall gave us a beautiful panorama of the countryside behind us and the city in front. The city was expanding at that time and there was new...
The Magic Rag

The Magic Rag

Do you ever wish there was more magic in this world like you believed in when you were a kid? One thing I love telling kids about is this magical rag and the different qualities it has. The first thing about this rag is that it is invisible: no one can see it.  It...
Seminary Neighbors

Seminary Neighbors

So who is your next door neighbor? Someone who was probably a stranger to you before you moved in. By now, you probably know your neighbor’s name and that of their dog. They may even be your friends. But for me, my next door neighbor is the reason I moved in. Let me...
Sacrifice: Virgin Martyrs and Mothers

Sacrifice: Virgin Martyrs and Mothers

Walking through the streets of Rome and reading its history I am awed by the stories of the virgin martyrs who clashed with the pagans of their time. There is something that makes the sacrifice of their lives so beautiful. There are certain elements in these virgin...