As a young boy, I clearly recall the valuable lessons I learned from my Catholic school teachers. These lessons often went far beyond any class lecture they may have offered to me. Much of their message emphasized the importance of focusing on doing the small things. A...

To anyone who has difficulty getting into the Christmas spirit, I would offer one simple suggestion to ignite that spirit – pay a visit to St. Agnes School during Advent. This past week offered a perfect example to the joy that surrounds our community’s preparation for...

It’s Jesus’ birthday, not yours. In today’s materialistic society, that can be a difficult message to sell to children. And yet, we must! As the “Papa BEAR” to 200+ young people, my colleagues and I use this statement as more than a mantra. This proclamation becomes th...

On Friday, November 30, President George Herbert Bush succumbed to a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. As the 41st President of the United States, he was born into a life of affluence. And yet, his commitment to civil service would provide a foundation for his life...

How can’t you love a holiday whose mere focus is centered on family, fellowship, faith and food? Although Thanksgiving is considered a secular holiday, its origins are rooted in gratitude to God for the many blessings for which He has bestowed upon our lives. And knowi...