In the Storm

In the Storm I had a dream several months ago. I don’t remember it all that clearly, but it woke me in the middle of the night with sweating. As my head cleared and I tried to remember what I had just seen, I felt a sense of urgency to pray. Not really knowing...

What I’m Reading These Days

What I’m Reading These Days It’s a common joke how many multiple books I am reading at any given time. My typical goal in any given year is 24-30 books, at least two per month. My wife usually razzes me about the piles on various tables around our house,...

Spiritual Multiplication

Spiritual Multiplication: The Missing Ingredient in Most Parishes Today Childhood Memories I had a somewhat magical season of my life that has left lasting memories for me. I was only eleven or twelve. Up until that time, life had been marked by a lot of tragedy. My...

New Year, New You!

Okay, so I’m a little delayed on the new years resolution train! But before you judge, let me explain. Over a year ago, Christmas 2019, the Lord brought me to some very deep realizations. Powerful to realize now that I had no idea COVID-19 was on the horizon, or...

A Special Word as this Year Comes to an End

A couple weeks ago, I spoke at the Jesus 2020 Conference at Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH. It was a bit like coming home for me, returning to my alma mater. During the course of the weekend, I felt a word from God surging in my heart that ended up becoming...