During these tumultuous and terrible times in our world, it can be easy to spiral down into the rabbit hole of despair, thinking we have no right to be happy, no right to feel peaceful when so many others are suffering from any number of tragic ...
Advent in our modern world has long been behind the cultural eight ball. It’s a season of waiting in a world of instant gratification, a season of quiet ...
Take 15 minutes to let go of tension and re-ground yourself. I originally recorded this short practice for the Diocese of Albany's virtual wellness day. I ...
When I was leaving my gynecologist’s office recently, I exited the building with a younger couple leaving the same practice. I guessed that they likely were ...
If you missed my latest interview on the Morning Air Show on Relevant Radio, you can catch up by clicking the link below. I'm first up so just hit play. I'm ...
My Gospel reflection from today's Give Us This Day:
I come from a big Irish-Italian family, one where the food was always delicious and plentiful. On any ...
"Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest awhile." Mark 6:31
Today's Gospel reading reminded me of my fabulous five-day retreat and the Life ...
This week I had a great conversation about food, self-acceptance, and spirituality when I hung out on-air with Allison Gingras, host of Reconciled to You. It ...
“Why do you remain a Catholic?” That was the challenge issued by Elizabeth Scalia (aka The Anchoress) via Facebook this week, calling me (among many other ...
A former editor, current friend, and perpetually great writer posted an essay -- What Fresh Hell Is This? -- about the advice he'd give to his 22-year-old ...