The Cross and the Crucifix: A Study in their meaning and usage (responding to a Protestant)
Since today we are at the place in the Jordan where the children of Israel made a bronze serpent — seemingly in contradiction to the command of God to make…
“First Confession” – the Hilarious Story of a Seven-year Old Irish Boy
Since we are in Ireland for two weeks, I wanted to share this classic from a previous pilgrimages. Batt Burns is one of the premier story tellers of Ireland. He…
My Thoughts While Waiting In Line for Confession
My wife and I recently went to confession. The line was pretty long (which was good to see, though I hate lines :-) As I sat and waited it struck…