I write today from the original Capuchin friary in the little town of Camerino. It is like the religious life of the movies. An old stone cl...

I'm leaving for pilgrimage soon, so I'll be (gratefully!) off the grid for a while. If I get a chance to post, I will. Otherwise, I...

A lot of religious poo-poo life in a big, institutional style monastery. It has its advantages, though. For one thing, they are great reposi...

There was a terrific thunderstorm here earlier this morning, so I spent my morning meditation just listening to it. I was thinking about how...

Another diocese has made a record settlement of their sexual abuse cases . These always leave me sad. The victims know and express that the ...

The other day we had a guest priest come to celebrate a funeral. He didn't have time to do the committal, however, so after the Mass I h...

I'm a great lover of clever or creative cover versions of songs. This one is really something. Hopefully I won't have to sing it in ...