I don’t think I fully appreciated the excitement of the Pinewood Derby. Maybe it was because I have contributed no creativity or effort to the process. Now and then I would take a photo of our Cub Scouts working on their cars with their father, but for the most partRead More

Pope Francis told an interviewer it would be "reckless" to pass judgment on the new president before he had a chance to do anything.Read More

Today as we inaugurate a new American president, I sit at home nervous, waiting, wondering what will come of this all. I haven’t decided whether I’ll watch. I’m more likely to listen, the radio humming in the background as I busy myself with lunch and laundry and little ones.But I’mRead More

In the power of the Holy Spirit, may your ministry as bishops be abundantly blessed for the glory of God, the advancement of the Church’s mission, and the salvation of soulsRead More

“They are bishops of this moment in the face of the needs of the church today,” said Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington.Read More

The U.S. abortion rate is down to its lowest level since the Supreme Court made abortion legal virtually on demand in 1973.Read More

It’s bedtime. We’ve read books, asked for more books, realized we are thirsty, had some water, and stalled a thousand different ways. But it's getting late, and Mama's not budging anymore.Now it’s time for prayers.“Our Father, who art in heaven…”Then we start our list of intentions. Every night is aRead More

Trust. That’s the key to believing that God’s plan and his timing are perfect, even when we can’t see or understand.Read More