It’s spring, what some have called the season of relationships. Men and women on university campuses seem to have that sparkle in their eye when they speak to each other during this season. Yet, there seems to be something wrong, something misguided. Why is no one really falling in love? Â
The University Campus is full of [...]
Entries from April 2007
From the Heart of a Missionary: Relationships
April 26th, 2007 · 2 Comments
A Nod to Unseen Friends
April 25th, 2007 · No Comments
At the beginning of my first high school Spanish class with Senora Perez, she made one thing very clear. There was to be no cheating or dishonesty in her classroom, because even if she did not see it, her guardian angel did and would tell her. We all smiled and wondered what an [...]
Virginia Tech and The Problem
April 20th, 2007 · 6 Comments
Father Jonathan over at Fox News has an excellent pastoral reflection on the recent murders at VT.
I most especially appreciate his succinct diagnosis of our culture’s ills and his proposed ‘programme’ for fixing the problem:
The prevailing culture on most college campuses looks a bit like MTV. It’s the world of hooking up, one-night stands, beer [...]
From the Heart of a Missionary: Faithfulness to Rome
April 19th, 2007 · No Comments
Today, I have paused for a moment and slowed down from my busy missionary affairs and gazed Eastward towards where my heart lies, ROME! In my heart, I start everyday from there and it is there that I hope to finish my earthly journey. As I continue my gaze, I start to contemplate [...]
Johnny Irish: Prophet of Doom
April 17th, 2007 · 2 Comments
“Hey! Are you guys the new gang? Yeah, it’s the new gang in town!”, shouted the gray-haired man in unmistakable Bostonian. His face was craggy from years of smoking and his blue eyes were sharp.
“Yeah, we heard about you guys…” We had stopped walking as he got up from the concrete [...]
In Remembrance of JP II
April 2nd, 2007 · 1 Comment
On Saturday April 2, 2005 the poetic life of John Paul II came to an end. His life led him through many adventures, as he spoke a message of hope to the world. Anyone who knew the late Pope also knew that he was a man of the outdoors. He loved to [...]