Second of two parts Not so long ago, if a cop found you behind the wheel after you had a few too many, he would put you in the back of a cruiser and take you home.  Today, however, that second car trip will almost certainly terminate at the local lockup, with a court date… Read More The Solution: A Culture of Success

We’ve explored how to leave the door open when the Church says no.  That open door gives us a chance to say yes.  We are, after all, a Church built on yeses. In the Old Testament, those who laid the foundation for our Church said “yes.”  Abraham said “yes” to God when he was called. … Read More We Say Yes

Hard to top today’s Mass readings. From the first Letter of John: “If anyone says, ‘I love God,’ but hates his brother, he is a liar; for whoever does not love a brother whom he has seen cannot love God whom he has not seen.” “Love” is a word we toss around. I love my parents… Read More Scripture Reflection: Love Is Not a Feeling

First of two parts For most people I know, home movies from one’s childhood are a dreaded bore, and something to be avoided at all costs.  For myself and the kids I grew up with, collectively known as the Madison Street Kids Committee, however, they are often the first thing we pull out when we… Read More The Problem: A Culture of Failure