America’s Other Favorite Sin
A few weeks ago, on the celebration of the miracle of the fishes and loaves, the deacon-homilist stood up, grabbed his generous gut, and stated: “I like to be well Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, on the celebration of the miracle of the fishes and loaves, the deacon-homilist stood up, grabbed his generous gut, and stated: “I like to be well Continue Reading →
A little ways back, I found myself reading two books high on the Amazon psychology reading list. They are The Ego Trick by Dr. Julian Baggini and The Belief Instinct Continue Reading →
Most of us find that in our daily lives, either as a professional, a parent, or simply as a person, our beliefs are constantly challenged in different ways. Growing up Continue Reading →
The light turned green. I slowly started to pull into the intersection when all of the sudden, I saw a large, fast-moving object to my left. It was too late. Continue Reading →
It happened again. It was a typical afternoon in my life as a pediatric psychologist. I was working with a boy who I have seen for a number of years. Continue Reading →
“You guys think you are missing the signs?” Our beloved family physician had just examined a recent bike injury on our oldest son, and echoed a sentiment that we had Continue Reading →
Nothing that has not died will be resurrected. C.S. Lewis The alarm goes off. The dark night has given way to another day, and although I am reluctant to get Continue Reading →
The other day, I prepared myself to step up to the lectern for a couple of readings at a Mass during a retreat. I could feel my heart thumping. After Continue Reading →
It was 2:30 in the morning. I had just made the decision to end my hundred mile pursuit at mile 73. A few hours earlier, I had put medical tape Continue Reading →
Quick. Ask yourself the last time you have heard a homily on the sin of sloth. If you are like me, it has been a long time, maybe never. Pride, Continue Reading →