This school yearbook picture of me was probably taken around the time my parents allowed me to stay at home while they went out of town...

Today, we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, a day to reflect on the true nature of kingship. Just a few months ago, the world...

Today, as we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, our hearts and minds are filled with gratitude. But have we ever considered how often we...

Have you ever wondered what opportunities we miss when we let fear guide our decisions? In today's Gospel, we are presented with the...

St. Mary's Church Secretary Diane Snyder was the inspiration behind this week's sermon! This past Wednesday, I had a rather......

Fr. Shane Lynch and I on our ordination day on May 12, 2001 - the day we became "Fathers"! Sometimes when I attend ecumenical gatherings,...

This past weekend, the actor Matthew Perry, best known for his role on the TV show "Friends," passed away at the age of 54. You might be...

During a recent visit to St. Anne's Shrine in Vermont, I found in the gift shop a beautiful statue depicting St. Anne handing a scroll to...

With the war raging on between Israel and Palestine with no end in sight there have been many stories in the news about how people are...

We all know what it's like to receive an invitation to a wedding or social event and you have to fill out that RSVP card with checkboxes...

Fall is upon us—the air is crisp, leaves are turning shades of gold and crimson, and it's apple season. A lot of us will be making our...

This week, my mother suffered a stroke and had to be airlifted to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse. Thankfully, by God's grace and the...

How many of you have ever felt that life is simply not fair? Well, you're not alone. We learn this lesson early on when we realize a...

I hate to sound like a broken record, but once again, we find ourselves reflecting on the boundless theme of forgiveness in today’s...

Amish men standing near Pennsylvania State Police outside the scene of a school shooting today in Bart Township, Pa. Credit...Mike...

"Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me.' We all face choices. Big choices, small choices,...

Today, we celebrate a convergence of spiritual richness. On this day, we commemorate not just one, but two monumental figures in the...

This week, I stayed at an Airbnb with some priest friends in Swampscott, Massachusetts. The owner of this home couldn’t emphasize enough:...

The hero of this week's story, Andy Parow, at Boy Scout camp in the 1980's. If it weren't for him you wouldn't be reading this blog this...