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Aug 14 2014
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When We Forgive, We Love

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Why is forgiving someone so difficult? How do you forgive someone when every fiber of your being resists? How do you look at them lovingly when you still have the memory of their unloving action? How can we, as Jesus tells us, forgive our brothers and sisters from our hearts? It’s certainly not an easy task.

Today we celebrate the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe. He is the patron of journalists, families, prisoners, the pro-life movement and the chemically addicted. And forgiveness was at the core of his very being. Read More

Apr 19 2014
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Patiently Waiting

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What are we waiting for?

Holy Saturday is a time of waiting, of living in the uncomfortable middle between the necessary death of Jesus and his Resurrection. It’s a day of grief and mourning, of patient waiting and hoping. It is a day of holy waiting, which requires a spirit of patience and prayerfulness. Yet, for most of us, we are so busy with Easter baking, last minute cleaning, preparing for guests, or prepping for Easter liturgies. So how can we hold onto the spirit of patience and prayerfulness in the midst of such busyness? Read More

Mar 19 2014
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St. Joseph: Model of Obedience

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Prayer to St. Joseph: Model of Obedience

Saint Joseph, one of the most visible traits of your soul is obedience to God. Woven into your entire life is faithfulness, obedience, and confidence in the Lord who loves you.

At the beginning of the Gospel, Mary, your betrothed, finds herself pregnant. As a compassionate man, you decide to let her go home secretly so as not to expose her. But God asks you to take her to you, nonetheless, as a faithful spouse. Mindful of this first message from God, you join him in embarking on the ever mysterious path of the Incarnation. Read More

Nov 23 2013
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Entrepreneurs for Social Justice

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For those of you who attended my workshop at the National Catholic Collegiate Conference in Indianapolis, a very sincere thank you. (For those who are just reading this from my blog, keep reading. This is good information for you as well!) I really enjoyed being with you, and I am truly excited about the fact that you are ready to begin working as an Entrepreneur for Social Justice. We shared some great information with each other during the workshop, and I really appreciated your enthusiasm and participation.

As promised, I have attached some additional information to help you get more involved in charity and social justice. Click on the link below to download the document: Read More

Sep 29 2013
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It All Begins with Us!

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There was an article in our local newspaper a couple of weeks ago that stated that the suburbs now have as many poor people as the city of Chicago. The number of poor in the suburbs has nearly doubled in 20 years from about 323,000 in 1990 to 630,000 in 2011, far outpacing overall population growth in the suburbs. It’s a trend researcher’s call “the suburbanization of poverty.” And this is not just here in Chicago; it’s a nationwide trend.

Poverty is defined based on income of less than $11,484 per year for a single person or less than $23,021 for a family of four. That’s living on $443 a week for rent, food, medicine, transportation, utilities, etc. I’m not sure how anyone can live on that amount in this area. Something has to be done! Read More

Jul 11 2013
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The Original 12-Step Program

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Today is the feast of St. Benedict. He was born in 480 within a wealthy family in the Roman town of Norcia, east of Rome. He eventually responded to a call to lead establishing communities where followers could “seek God” and confront the contemporary pagan culture. It was here where he constructed a rule of life and organization for these communities. The Rule of St. Benedict was written for those serious about seeking God and being formed in His image. Read More

Apr 12 2013
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Patience, Patience, Patience!

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Am I glad to see Friday! This has been one of those weeks; you know, the type of week where you were tested and tried, poked and pried, basted and fried. It was one of those weeks when your patience is put to the test, day after day. And, I’m sad to say, I did not handle that patience piece very well at all!

My activities surrounding my job search were quite active this week. There was also a lot of activity surrounding some family health challenges. And don’t even get me started on the lack of sunshine this week! The skies were constantly dark and cloudy, it was cold and raining – and my patience was running thin! Read More