If we can get back to the realization that Advent is fruitful because we have four weeks set aside to focus on hope in God’s promises, peace in God’s plan, joy in God’s providence, and love of the Lord and others, then maybe we’ll see it as gift of four weeks to slowly prepare for Jesus instead of a competition of liturgical living activities to complete.

Mary lived virtuously by adoring her Creator, obeying his commands and serving her neighbors.

I hope your week went well. I’m looking back on ours and sharing 7 Quick Takes. ~1~ The school week opened with concerns about a school bus driver strike. I tried to arrange my work schedule so I wouldn’t be far from our sons’ school in case they were stranded there and needed a ride […]

Father Doyle fields questions about dementia and the Eucharist, and the Nativity fast.

It’s one of the great wonders of adoption. Nothing is bigger than love.

Our older son turned 14 this week. Every age so far has been my favorite, and 14 is really wonderful.

On this day in the chapel, I had the most beautiful and unexpected experience.

Father Doyle fields questions on the COVID-19 vaccine and celibacy and marriage.

Much of the media coverage this year has focused on whether it will call out Catholic politicians who support abortion rights. According to the draft sent to the bishops in September and subsequently leaked to The Pillar, it does not.

We are all part of the Body of Christ. Being asked to carry an intention to Jesus on someone’s behalf is an extraordinary gift and privilege. And praying is something I can do.