Tag: Priest

Can we really ever be in absolute control or certain about everything in life? We hate to admit it, but the answer is NO. We are not omnipotent, nor can…

A few years ago, when we began the National Eucharistic Revival, I asked my parishioners a simple question: "Why are YOU Catholics?" So, today as we prepare to celebrate Christmas, I would like to…

One of the things I see missing in the Church is a genuine desire to guide and mentor the future generations. It is neglected at many different levels, from the…

Even though I am not married as a (Western/Latin Rite) Catholic priest, I deal with so many marriage and relationship issues. As a priest and military chaplain, I get to…

The Lord puts into my memory and prayer time of a former parishioner whom I fortunately got a wonderful opportunity to know when I was still the parish priest of…

We are communal beings. We are made to be in communion with one another, and that is why we are in society with one another. As a matter of fact,…

When I see young people, especially school students, they often like to ask about military life. From their collective, sensational, and Hollywood-crafted understanding gathered from video games and movies, they…

What does it mean to be merciful? I think the word mercy has been overused and has become a buzzword. We talk much about mercy, but we are some of…

Being a Catholic priest in the military can be challenging at times. Unlike a parish priest who is set in a faith-centered environment, surrounded by people who share and adhere…

A question often gotten raised when people ask me about my priestly ministry is, “What has the priesthood afforded or given you?” On top of what many would like to…