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God and the Blood Orange

As of late, I’ve been on a kick of eating blood oranges. A blood orange is, yes, an orange, but has tints of red, and even dark red,...

Disruption in Mass: Dad's Turn

I’ve likely mentioned somewhere in the past that there is nowhere else I’d rather be on this earth than in Mass at any given time. The...

Ash Wednesday and the Woodwork Catholics

Ash Wednesday is the third most attended Mass of the year behind Christmas and Easter. I don’t find that surprising whatsoever. Ash...

Men Need to be Home More

I am away from home on average about 14+ hours a day. Time spent away from my family adds up depending upon whether or not I’ve got any...

The Dad Gospel

I think I’d be “preaching to the choir” if I said that Mass becomes more difficult to focus in on or take in once you have a tot to watch...

Avoiding Consumerism in Mass

I’d like to share an insight into my life and how I struggle personally with the Mass. There is no other place on the planet that I’d...

Thoughts for Advent

Advent is well on its way. December 3rd marks the beginning of the liturgical season known for the preparation of the Lord's coming into...

Learning the Father's Love

My little boy is quickly approaching the ever-so-exciting age of a whopping year and a half old. As I look back over this precious time,...

Sacramental Spotlight: The Miraculous Medal

Myself and the Paul's have discerned that it is indeed God's will (props to the Holy Spirit) that we begin highlighting various...

Force-Flex Garbage Bags and Contentment

How many of us have had experience with an overflowing garbage? Well, I’d argue that if we have ever lived alone as bachelors, we have...

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