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Tending the Shepherd

“Are you exercising the care of souls? Do not thereby neglect yourself. Do not give yourself to others to such an extent that nothing is left of yourself for yourself. You should certainly keep in mind the souls whose... Read More

Priestly Virtues for Our Time

Pursuing virtue is an ancient and enduring quest that has guided humanity toward a life of freedom and purpose...

Noticed, Named and Known

In the ever-changing climate of today’s Church, youth ministry can seem like an overwhelming challenge for priests, especially in...

Welcoming Missionaries

When I was growing up in the 1960s, a missionary was someone who went off to a distant, primitive,...

 

 

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The Priest as Catechist

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Fathers teach. They teach by words, stern and corrective, and gentle and consoling. They teach by actions, setting an... Read More

A Recipe for Mental Health

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As a pastor and shepherd of souls, you’re committed to caring for others. But who looks after you? Do... Read More

 

 

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A Separate Rest

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Within God’s very design for our human creatureliness is the need for keeping the Sabbath. Primarily, this is meant... Read More

Otherworldly Virtue

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The documents of the Second Vatican Council continue to be such a gift to the Church. In many ways,... Read More

 

 

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Summer Storms

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In parish life, July initiates transitions. As priests, we may complete an assignment in June and immediately start all... Read More

Comic Blip

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In our diocese there is an organization for married couples that I occasionally help as a chaplain. For one... Read More