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.

Is there anything more wonderful than a surprise piece of mail?

We are made in the image and likeness of God. And God came to earth in the person of Christ to remind us of who we are, and to empower us to live like God.

If we are open to the Holy Spirit, who reminds us of all that Christ taught us, we will find new paths to understanding; to harmony, cooperation and unity; to co-responsibility for the Church’s mission, coupled with renewed apostolic vigor.

Each year, as we move into All Saints’ Day and then All Souls’ Day, Georgie is there.

We had a Halloween party at work this week, which felt like another victory over the pandemic. Office parties were one of the things I really missed while working from home.