We can find God in the peaceful quiet of the world. But he also invites us to connect with him even in the busyness of our day.

We bring our children to Mass. We slide into the front row in hopes it will bring our children closer to God. We pray for them every day. We ask God to help us be everything they need us to be. And they do find their way.

Mary knows the breadth of joy and she knows the depth of sorrow. She understands how to accompany us through life’s joys and sorrows.

If you knew Jeff Nattans, you must remember his smile. He was always pleasant, always upbeat, and always eager to connect with people around him.

I hope whatever this new school year brings for our young people and their families, they know God is with them. And I hope they find joy in being brave.

As Dolly Parton once said, “I like trying to make people happy and lift people up and glorifying God. That’s my mission in life.”

I was surprised. I’ve never had a car pause there so I could enter that stretch of road before. Everyone is always in a hurry.

The idea that people named Ryan would gather together simply to celebrate sharing a name really struck me.

Whether you’ve been bitten by a radioactive spider or Ignatian spirituality, you might be called to live your life differently as a result.

Spider-Man can teach us a few lessons about living as Catholics. He’s committed to self-sacrifice and service to others.