Each, the Midwife of God
“Each of us,” says St. John of the Cross, is called to be “the midwife of God” in the world. Each of …
The Gift of Tears
The Gift of Tears In this second installation on Pope Francis’ visit to the Philippines, I reflect on the gift of …
The Gift of Presence
The Gifts of Pope Francis to the Philippines:[1] Reflections on his visit last January 2015 (a two-part series) As the U.S. gears …
“I See People Looking Like Trees and Walking”
Last year I recorded a talk on “Race and Ignatian Spirituality” for Xavier University’s Center for Mission and Identity. The talk was …
Courage to Follow
Editor’s Note: I write today from New Haven, CT, where I spoke last evening at St Thomas More Chapel, the Catholic community …
If You Don’t Believe in Miracles
Editor’s Note: The following guest post is from my wife Lauri, a pediatrician, presently in Guatemala serving as medical director for an …
With Love There Are No Boundaries
To everyone in the Hope Sings community, Happy Christmas from Rosemary (second childhood!) at the soup kitchen where about 150 people probably …
Black Catholic History Month: An Invitation to Remember
November is Black Catholic History Month. This designation stands in its 24th year, named in 1990 by the National Black Catholic Congress of the …
Grace in Motion
Maybe it’s because I grew up playing the sport but for me nothing compares to the grace and beauty of baseball. A …
Until Our Hearts Break
There will be no redemption until our hearts connect to the heart-break of our world. And we can learn from those in …
