Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. … Jesus … looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down; for I must stay at your house today.” (Luke 19:5, NRSVCE) In late August… Continue reading “I Must Stay at Your House”
Month: November 2017
“Wilder Than Fire or Wind”–Peace Out, Gerry Creedon
Just like everyone else who knew him, I could tell you a lot of public stories about Gerry Creedon, the larger than life priest who died today. I could tell you he was charismatic. I could tell you he was a friend of the Kennedys, giving the invocation at Ted’s funeral. I could tell you… Continue reading “Wilder Than Fire or Wind”–Peace Out, Gerry Creedon
Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Rafols Bruna
The Basics: Born November 5, 1781, in Spain; died August 30, 1853, in Spain; beatified October 16, 1994, by John Paul II; feast day, August 30. Woman religious and nurse. The Story: Maria was one of ten children, five of whom died while they were still children. And perhaps that early experience helped form her passion for… Continue reading Wednesday’s Woman: Blessed Maria Rafols Bruna
Obligations
Note: On Tuesdays and some Sundays, you can find me at Your Daily Tripod, owned by my friend TonyD. A longer version of the post below appears there. “I need a pat on the back,” I said recently to my boss. After months of avoiding a colleague and a festering issue, I had listened to her… Continue reading Obligations