Hollywood Heaven

Heaven is a place in the clouds where everything is perfect. You get everything you can imagine and do anything you want. There’s no responsibility, no punishment, and no limits. At least, that’s what Hollywood tells us. In… Read More

I Understand If You Want to Leave

It is only when we are able to fully accept this that the healing can begin. A Band-Aid will not heal this wound. Nor will treating the wrong patient.

The Line Between Self-Care and Self-ish

There’s no question that the life of a friar or other religious is difficult and stressful at times. Given unparalleled access into the lives of complex and broken people, we are often asked to be all things for all… Read More

Coming Up For Air: What Does Time Off Mean as a Friar?

I’ve been here at my summer assignment in Triangle, VA for about a month now, and what a summer it’s been so far! Apparently, when I first met with the parish staff back in early May, I said the… Read More