View from the Ambo/Mercy With Teeth

Despite the difficult weather patterns we have experienced, Spring is here. I love seeing the lawns green up, and even the yellow of the dan...

This Lent, after much consideration and prayer, I have decided not to offer Communal Penance Services in the Area Faith Community of Apostle...

The season of Lent is one of intense preparation for the celebration of the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The season has its roo...

After we have gathered around tables for our thanksgiving feasts, we (hopefully) will gather in our Churches this weekend to thank the Lord ...

Lent is a blessed time in the Church year. The season was first experienced by the Catechumens (those who were to be baptized at the Easter ...

As I depart, I want to share some things I have learned about vocations these last years. While mostly random thoughts, I hope that these c...

I have posted a new Vocations View Newsletter (May 2014).

A sinful woman finds forgiveness because she has demonstrated her love and contrition to the Lord. When we respond to the Lord's ail f...

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ reminds us of the absolute centrality of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. J...

The prodigal father is an extravagant lover of both his sons. But both sons have a fatal flaw in their thinking. The first son, the young...

Jesus Christ is baptized with John's Baptism of repentance , and in doing so identifies Himself as doing the will of the Father. He tran...

I have posted the newest volume of the Vocations View Newsletter . Click to go to the page, or Right click to download!

The readings this weekend help us to reflect on the reality of marriage . Marriage is a natural institution created by God in the very begi...

To enter the Kingdom of God , we must become like children. As children, we would need to admit our dependance on God, our own limitations,...

The Congregation for Catholic Education release a document entitled Pastoral Guidelines for Fostering Vocations to Priestly Ministry .

We are finally live with the new Website for Vocations! Check it out !!!

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ reminds us of the absolute centrality of the Eucharist in the life of the Church. ...

I was able to get my Parent's Guide for Vocations adapted to the Kindle. I also was able to add a "Look inside" feature, so y...

I just got copies of my book A Parent's Guide for Vocations - I reset the price for $6, but use code 9N9MQ8XC on the check out to get ...

This weekend, we hear St. Luke's account of the first Easter Evening . Cleopas and his companion are in the midst of sharing how Christ...