Tomorrow will mark five years since I returned to full communion with the Catholic Church after more than thirty years away. Below is an excerpt from something I wrote about that beautiful day: I’d never been a Christmas Catholic.
The Best Laid Plans…
I had this plan for Simbang Gabi, the nine 5 a.m. Masses we celebrate at my parish starting December 16 and
Praise Before Dawn
Call it Simbang Gabi, call it Misa de Gallo, call it crazy if you will. But the Filipino tradition of an insanely early Mass starts up again at my church in Arlington at 5 a.m.–yes, that’s 5 a.m.–this Thursday and runs through
And So, We Wait
“What are you doing for Lent?” Catholics are fond of asking each other at that time of year. Contrary to popular belief, Lent for us isn’t just about going without chocolate or wine. It’s about behavior modification to better honor