May is a beautiful month. The flowers have blossomed and the trees have regained their leaves. Most days are sunny and the weather is still temperate. It’s a time for First Communions, Confirmations, and Graduations. For many, the more relaxed summer routine is just around the corner. This month is beautiful for another reason. It’s...Read More

I. Introduction: A Word of Greeting What a joy for me to visit St. Ignatius Parish for the first time and to have the opportunity to pray with you and to meet so many of you. I am very grateful to Msgr. Barker, Fr. Hector, Fr. Sutton, and Fr. Muller, and also Deacon Hamilton, for...Read More

On Monday afternoon, April 15th, I was working at home when I learned the news of the violent attack against those taking part in the Boston Marathon. The same sinking feeling came over me as when I learned of the Newtown shootings last December. So too the same unanswerable questions: “Why do people do things...Read More

Lent is over. Holy Week has been celebrated. Easter Sunday has been observed. Now what? For many the tendency will be to return to business as usual. Lenten penances and charitable practices will be put on the shelf, just the way we put away Christmas decorations. The memory of Holy Week and Easter will fade....Read More