A reflection for the Archdiocese of St. Louis’s CHOOSE LIFE Lenten Pro-Life Series February 26, 2023 As an ethicist, I am afforded the privilege of challenging our world to step back from individual solutions to ensure that the practical goods they are pursuing are aimed at man’s absolute good. In a culture, that so often… Continue reading Choose Life: What is on the Horizon
Category: Reflection
Reflection for the Faculty of John Paul II Preparatory School
One of the biggest challenges for me when I was first starting out in bioethics was learning to ask the question why. For some reason I was so accustomed to evaluating the what in a situation, that I rarely stopped to evaluate the why. Sure, there are certain actions that are always wrong no matter… Continue reading Reflection for the Faculty of John Paul II Preparatory School
Education as a means to sainthood: A reflection for teachers
This past June, after boarding a flight down to New Orleans I did my usual, pull out my iPad and plug in my headphones. Yet, as I sat down in my seat and ordered my usual pre-flight drink of coffee with baileys, I couldn’t help but notice that the elderly passenger next to me… Continue reading Education as a means to sainthood: A reflection for teachers
Ursuline Seniors of 2018
Tonight, as we celebrate the graduation of these young women from Ursuline which has formed women to become confident young woman who are prepared for living and leading in a diverse world since 1848 it only seems appropriate that we begin by saying congratulations firstly to the class of 2018 but also to… Continue reading Ursuline Seniors of 2018
Our Attitude Towards the Crucifix
This morning, as we take time away from our busy schedules to spend time with Christ at the foot of the cross I think its important for us to look at the crucifix and ask ourselves what our response to it is. As we continue our meditation on that saving action of Christ, I… Continue reading Our Attitude Towards the Crucifix
The Last 7 Words: Jesus Speaking to your Marriage
So often when we think of the season of Lent, we think about what we are going to give up. While this is a good start, if this is the extent of our Lenten practices we are missing a great opportunity. For Lent is not just about doing something, it is about becoming someone.… Continue reading The Last 7 Words: Jesus Speaking to your Marriage
Why I became a priest
The simple truth is I never wanted to be a priest. Yet now, as I look back on my life, it is clear that God was calling me to the holy priesthood from an early age. I grew up in a very Catholic family; my parents brought me to daily Mass, encouraged family… Continue reading Why I became a priest
The Crucifix is the Sign of our Hope: A Lenten Reflection
A Lenten Reflection Presented at the Conclusion of the Stations of the Cross. Having just celebrated the beautiful devotion of the Stations of the Cross, we have been blessed to walk the path of Calvary with our Lord while meditating on His great salvific act. This ancient devotion leaves us at the foot of the cross… Continue reading The Crucifix is the Sign of our Hope: A Lenten Reflection
On Divorce: An Introduction
So what does the Church really teach on divorce? Sadly an estimated 28% of Catholic marriages end in divorce and just over 15% of Catholic marriages end with a petition for an annulment.[1] Unfortunately in the past year, as the Synod on the Family is Rome was watched with great interest by people… Continue reading On Divorce: An Introduction
Why celibacy for me.
At the 10:45 Mass on Sunday, Fr. Gerber, the associate pastor at St. Joseph parish, rhetorically asked me in his homily “why I would want to sign up for living a life of celibacy.” The truth is on May 3rd, 2014 I stood before the Archbishop and promised to live a celibate life.… Continue reading Why celibacy for me.
Through The Cross To Light 