Articles

Grief, gratitude, and God’s will . . . here are some of my published articles.

This Advent, Let’s Pray with Our Foremothers in Faith (Busted Halo, December 15, 2023)
We may be tempted to look away–or even question how these brutal stories can be considered sacred texts. And yet, each of these women played a key role in the history of salvation.

Experience Making a Difference (Catholic Philly, June 2021)
For seasoned volunteers and nonprofit organizations alike, the Ignatian Volunteer Corps is a match made in heaven!

Does Everything Happen for a Reason?  (Liguorian Magazine, September 2012)
In times of tragedy, believing in “God’s plan” might mean believing ourselves right into a crisis of faith.  Is there another way to remain faithful?  © Liguori Publications

The Faithful Wait (Liguorian Magazine, April 2010)
In time, and through the power of the Paschal Mystery, the jagged edges of grief can soften into something more hope-filled.  © Liguori Publications

Embrace the Lent You Get (Liguorian Magazine, February 2010)
We choose something manageable, but life has a habit of throwing at us things that are quite unmanageable.  No wonder the Lent we get is often harder than the Lent we choose!  © Liguori Publications

Petitions Full of Gratitude (Liguorian Magazine, July/August 2009)
We always stand in need, and we are always blessed–often outrageously.  But when our mind is on the asking, it is hard to remember the blessing.  © Liguori Publications