Scenes from a Manhattan book signing
As you know, I had a book signing at Pauline Books & Media on West 38th Street in Manhattan this week. Here’s a glimpse of the goings on… (more…)
Remembering Benedict XVI: A lesson in humility
Here’s my reflection on Pope Benedict XVI, running in the March 10 issue of OSV Newsweekly:
I have to admit, I took myself by surprise when I burst into tears upon learning that Pope Benedict XVI had resigned. I have loved and respected this pope from day one, but I guess I never realized how he had worked his way into my heart just as Blessed Pope John Paul II had done before him. Where Pope John Paul captured the enthusiasm of my youth, Pope Benedict shored up the faith of my middle age. (more…)
