Columns
In the Absence Of
I often wake up thick in the dream fog of my parents still being alive. The confusion of it is difficult to shake as the vividness of morning dreams […]
Diocese
Meet the Ordinandi: Deacon Johnathon Hickey
“I can feel the happiness of ordination day already,” said Deacon Johnathon Hickey, who will be ordained a priest on Saturday, June 6, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate […]
Columns
‘Grandpa Core’ and the Lost Art of Playing Cards
As a native Michigander, I am familiar with the stereotype that everyone from Michigan plays Euchre. I see your stereotype and raise you, because not only do I play […]
Diocese
Speaker Explores ‘Immigration and Our Catholic Faith’
On Saturday, April 25, dozens of people attended a talk entitled “From Justice to Solidarity: Immigration and Our Catholic Faith” at St. John the Baptist Parish in Fort Wayne. The […]
Columns
Two in the Pew
Every Sunday morning, we sat four rows back in the pews of St. John Vianney Church, my two brothers in corduroy along the aisle, my mom at our center, […]
Columns
How Our Bodies Cooperate in God’s Plan for Salvation
Often as spiritual people, we put all our focus on our souls, that immortal part of ourselves that longs for union with God. We are right to lead with the […]
Columns
The Purposeful Walk of an Everyday Pilgrim
Many years ago, on my way to class, I drove through snowy, unplowed side streets, past sorority houses quiet in morning light and family homes just starting to wake up […]
Columns
The Holy Purpose of Conflict
I have a family member who doesn’t obey the laws of the jungle, specifically the law that counsels never to corner an animal. In conflict with her, word by word, […]
Columns
Embracing the Lessons of Lent During the Season of Advent
Why as a Catholic is it so easy to be a Lenten people and so hard to be Advent ones? Last December, I sat in a friend’s living room with […]
Columns
Downtime vs. Screentime
I have a confession to make. My childhood was idyllic. I grew up with two parents, I never worried about food, and I had loads of time to play. Surrounding […]
Columns
Call Upon Me
The other day, my phone rang. When I picked up, the friend on the other end opened with an apology. Instead of “Hello” or “How are you?” or “Is this […]
Perspective
Keeping a Watchful Eye
“I finished it,” my 16-year-old son says as he emerges from the dark of the basement where he has been watching the 1995 film “Se7en,” a thriller about the seven […]