A well-informed conscience is a gift
As the son of a Catholic schoolteacher, I have gotten used to being called into service for my mom’s classroom.…
Young people have an untapped resiliency
For their seventh birthday earlier this year, our twin sons were given small planter boxes and the seeds for them…
Let us grow in holiness this year
When star athletes near the end of their career, sports commentators will remark, “Father Time is undefeated.” In other words,…
Using our voices in the name of Christ
Recently, our oldest son participated in a week of summer camp. In a COVID-19 reality, the campers practiced social distancing,…
With faith, we can step into the unknown
During the time of social distancing and distance learning, our youngest son had a very different curriculum than his older…
Congratulations to the Class of 2020
To the Class of 2020 — those being promoted from eighth grade to high school, those graduating from high school…
Do what you can, not what you can’t
Those that know me well will hopefully verify that this is true: I attempt to be one who uses words…
A busy few months and the rich rewards
How is your family? Your wife, the kids — how are they doing?” I get these questions often from youth…
Loving our families in a Christ-like way
By the end of it, 40 days can feel like a long time. No, I don’t mean the 40 days…
Building a culture of life one step at a time
Almost 20 years ago, a small group of Jesuit High School students, accompanied by a few faculty members and a…