Our Hearts Are Restless
The first thing my four-year-old grandson, Brett, asks when he comes to our house for a visit is, “Where are my cars, Abue?” That’s short for the Spanish “abuela,” meaning ...
“Godless”
Besides sports and some “reality adventure” shows, about the only TV I watch is on Netflix because I’ve become intolerant of commercials. I haven’t, however, brought myself to watch a ...
You Don’t Want Your Brain Surgeon to Have a Hobby
My life as a young Catholic was pretty tribal. Our family had a Catholic doctor, went to a Catholic-owned cafeteria (on the few occasions when we didn’t eat at home), ...
What It Means To “Search for God”
Despite what you may think about a guy who used to be a priest, I’ve had my ups and downs with faith. Doubt has come in various forms, but mostly ...
Buying into the Prosperity Gospel
Last week’s blog, “Does Everything Happen for a Reason?” was prompted by an article in America magazine by Eloise Blondiau called “The Gospel According to Goop.” Goop, in case you’re ...
Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason?
Writing in America Magazine, Eloise Blondiau describes author Kate Bowler’s view of life before being diagnosed with cancer. “It was certainty, plain and simple, that God had a worthy plan ...