Sunday’s Gospel of Zacchaeus reminded me of the Story of Br. George. Zacchaeus was a rich man, who gave away much of his money to change his life and follow Christ. He was not only rich but the scriptures tell us he was the “Chief Tax Collector”. He was a successful business man, like a…
As Thanksgiving Day Approaches, Are We Truly Grateful?
Lord, thank you for what you’ve given me, help me this day to use it in your service! That is a beautiful prayer! In the Gospel of Luke 17:11-19, ten Lepers were healed, only one came back to thank God! How much of our lives is lived without fully being aware of what God has…
Prayer: How to Find the HIDDEN TREASURE!
Is prayer important? I say it is ESSENTIAL, especially to find one’s call in life. Allow me to share a rather common outline of a vocation story. (Not particular to any one person, but a collection of very common themes in both my life and in the lives of men I talk to discerning a…
Why not Choose a FRANCISCAN University?
Today’s world offers so many choices, how can one possibly know what major to study in college? Life is a journey. Each step on that journey is a choice; what do I want to do? Where do I want to Go? Also for many, we begin on that path with many influences; our parents, friends,…
Faith: The Courage to be Uncomfortable!
Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone… This last weekend, we had our parish festival. One of our musical groups invited me to play the opening song with them. I have played guitar for years now, but mostly in church or by myself. A few times I have had the opportunity to play secular songs with real…
Pope Francis, St. Francis, Jean Vanier show us how to Heal Violence.
Each time we pray the Our Father, we say “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven”. With all the recent news of violence in our world, it is easy to lose Hope, that this prayer will ever be answered! Someone recently shared with me a link to an…