I Corinthians 13 offers a reflection on love as being patient. The beginning verses read, “Love is patient, love is kind; it is not jealous or boastful.” There are much more than the introductory lines, and in reading they lead us to understand that love is truly...
August is a special month. The flurry of back to school sales invites nostalgia for days living the student life. This time of year sparks motivation to learn something new—even after our chapters as full-time students are closed. What better direction to aim that...
One of the beatitudes given to us by Jesus on the Sermon on the Mount is “blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God” (Matthew 5:3-12). Jesus was a peacemaker, and he calls all of us to do the same in our daily lives. The Catechism of the...
It is said all the time, “If God would only give proof of his existence, I would believe.” or “Why doesn’t he give us a sign and so more would believe.” Or even, “Unless I see the mark of the nails on his hands and put my finger into the...
As a child, I would watch the Communion line and look at all the different people walking by to and from the altar. Tall, short, young, old, sloppy, well-kempt, and so on. My parents taught me how to receive the Holy Eucharist and, as I grew into an adult, I’ve...
The Dominican Order recently opened a double year jubilee celebration in honor of Thomas Aquinas. July 18, 2023 marked 700 years since his canonization and was the beginning of this two year extravaganza. March 7, 2024 will mark 750 years from his death, and the...
