Where a Roman Catholic deacon ponders the world
Let the rioting in the streets begin. Irene was less than we expected, or feared, and that’s very good news. To those who have sent e-mails and tweets, wondering how I’m doing here, I’m pleased to report: just fine. Thank you all for your many prayers! We still have power, flooding in my neighborhood appears [...]
A friend from my parish called, wondering if there was any policy about Mass and bad weather, or if any of the three dioceses in our region had issued a statement on Hurricane Irene. Here’s what I found. All three have statements on their websites from their respective bishops. From Nicholas DiMarzio in Brooklyn: “In [...]
In space, no one can hear you scream. The pictures below, from our friends at NASA. You can see more shots of Irene here. I stopped by Walgreens to get some odds and ends this afternoon, which turned out to be a terrible idea. (You can never have too much dental floss or deodorant!) My [...]
When I first joined CBS News in 1982, typing and answering phones in the Washington bureau, one of the first calls I picked up was from New York, from a producer who said his name was “Elaine Benardos.” Well, it was my first day on the job, and that was my first big blunder. It [...]
Every priest or deacon can tell you a wedding story — and the protagonist is usually the bride. Here’s mine. File this under “Things They Don’t Tell You About in Deacon School” … The background: I inherited a wedding in my parish from a foreign priest who was called back to his home diocese in [...]
My appearance today on “Word to Life” has now been preserved for posterity. God help us all. If you have nothing better to do, you can find it at this link. Meanwhile, below is another shot of the show’s host, Fr. Bruno Shah, O.P., moments before air, obviously excited and nervous and probably having second [...]
I survived my hour on the Catholic Channel this afternoon, and here’s the photographic evidence: me with the kindly host, Fr. Bruno. After the show, I took him to Ted’s Montana Grill for lunch. Since it’s Friday, and he’s a saintly Dominican, Bruno had a fried fish sandwich. I was tempted by the bison burger, [...]
I’ll be dropping by the studios of Sirius Radio later today to appear on The Catholic Channel’s “Word to Life” program, where I’ll be talking about this Sunday’s scripture readings with Fr. Bruno Shah, O.P. The show airs at noon ET, channel 129. If you’re looking for something to help you sleep, this could do [...]
Bridget and Don Forcier exchange vows. Old Town Hall, Fairfax, Virginia. 16 July 2011. Bridget is my wife’s sister. In the picture above, the man and woman closest to the camera (the woman in pink) are my in-laws — Bridget’s mom and dad. Congratulations! Ad multos annos!
Below, a gorgeously produced video celebrating one of my favorite places, the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, Georgia. This holy corner of the world played a significant role in my own vocation journey, and I have many warm memories of prayers chanted, friendships forged and silences embraced in the walls of that sacred [...]
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