Tag: Catholic

First, a blessed and happy Solemnity of the Annunciation to all! I think many -- if not all -- of us struggle with patience, learning how to be patient with…

People asked me all the time if I enjoy military chaplaincy ministry or prefer civilian parish ministry. It is a hard question to answer because it is like comparing two…

It is a well-known fact that America wins quick, decisive battles but loses a long, dragged-out war. Our military is very capable and well-trained to handle tough situations, but it…

I have been receiving a lot of concerned, worried, and scared phone calls, texts, and messages from my own friends and family members, as well as from servicemembers' loved ones,…

I remembered a spiritual director once said that if souls are not precious and meant for eternity, the battle for souls would not be so intense and evil attacks would…

One parishioner asked, "Father, have you ever heard someone in the confessional who confessed that they gossiped about you?" Those who were at the table laughed. Another parishioner then said,…

// WARNING: This might be a “rant” session by a simple priest… Do not take it as a Gospel truth! // The last few weeks have been hard with a…